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V313 SOG

2000 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 SOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has slight play (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,077 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patern (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR WIPER TORN

Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,814 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to all coil springs

o/s wiper split

oil leak from engine

power steering rack damp

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to all coil springs

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper split

oil leak from engine

power steering rack damp

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear number plate deterating

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills,sills not checked

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,308 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 4 Jun 2007 52,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,795 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

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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V313 SOG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V313 SOG, 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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V313 SOG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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