MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in 2 places near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant level below min-topped up
Engine oil level below min-topped up 2 ltr
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear damage to door/sill
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
corrosion on rear suspension parts. rear brake pipes have surface corrosion no leaks
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all four tyres low pressure adjusted
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all four tyres low pressure adjusted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front wipper slight smeary
offside front wipper slight smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front wipper slight smeary
offside front wipper slight smeary
Brake & clutch anti slip provisions (pedal rubbers) are both split on an edge but remain secure at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front number plate damaged but secure at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre perished/tearing DOT code 4909 = tyre manufactured in 2009 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tailgate supports are very weak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake & clutch anti slip provisions (pedal rubbers) are both split on an edge but remain secure at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front number plate damaged but secure at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre perished/tearing DOT code 4909 = tyre manufactured in 2009 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tailgate supports are very weak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1) tyres 185 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front tyres bald on inner edges-tracking out? 4) slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED SIDEWALL
Crush damage to N/S outer sill
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight damage to O/S wing mirror
Slight deterioration to N/S headlamp lense
Crush damage to N/S outer sill
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight damage to O/S wing mirror
Slight deterioration to N/S headlamp lense
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyer outer wall cut not to cards
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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V162 OGC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 V162 OGC, 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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V162 OGC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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