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M55 OJB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

underside generally corroded throughout

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

underside generally corroded throughout

Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,112 miles

brake pipe to offside front hose rusty

inner edge of both front tyres worn

Fail 19 Jun 2015 124,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to offside front hose rusty

inner edge of both front tyres worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

cut in nearside outer side wall

nail in offside front tyre , on edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

cut in nearside outer side wall

nail in offside front tyre , on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,407 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,336 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,336 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,307 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,195 miles

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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M55 OJB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M55 OJB, 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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M55 OJB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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