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M4 OSJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,388 mi
Last recorded94,388 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 OSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre; worn to inside

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small hole in tread; (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre; worn to inside

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,162 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken, Advise attention as strain is put on flexable joint

Very slight roughness to N/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust bracket broken, Advise attention as strain is put on flexable joint

N/S/F Tyre; worn smooth to inside (Tyre Design); could be close to cords; Advise Attention

Very slight roughness to N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,093 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,228 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 27,228 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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M4 OSJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M4 OSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M4 OSJ registered?

M4 OSJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is M4 OSJ safe to buy?

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