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T23 OGP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,823 mi
Last recorded28,823 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 OGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 28,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 28,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 28,541 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 28,540 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2022 27,883 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 26,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 26,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,338 miles

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

plastic skirts on sills † †wet day

Fail 18 Aug 2006 24,338 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic skirts on sills † †wet day

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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T23 OGP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T23 OGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T23 OGP registered?

T23 OGP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is T23 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 OGP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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