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V293 OTW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,924 mi
Last recorded178,924 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 OTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 178,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion under car at rear section also on suspension components.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 178,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion under car at rear section also on suspension components.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 175,217 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 175,217 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 172,247 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 167,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 162,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2012 156,026 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 141,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear heatshield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2010 132,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,818 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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V293 OTW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V293 OTW, 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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V293 OTW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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