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V162 OGC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 OGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,546 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 102,545 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres low pressure adjusted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,464 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,959 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 36,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,302 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 28,302 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,625 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,728 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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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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