MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering fluid below minimum mark
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack
surface corrosion to rear steel brake pipe ends
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack
surface corrosion to rear steel brake pipe ends
n/s/f fog light lense cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
n/s/f fog light lense cracked
Oil leak
o/s rear bak plate kooks damp but brake readings all ok
rear brake pipes all show corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V281 NDM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V281 NDM, 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 V281 NDM registered?
V281 NDM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.
Is V281 NDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V281 NDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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