MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
dust covers on the drop links split
various corroded brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
dust covers on the drop links split
various corroded brake pipes
All four tyres close to legal limit
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
break pedal rubber slightly worn
front break discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight travel on hanbrake
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
belt squealing noise
both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges
both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perisahed on tread
front number plate starting to deteriorate
nearside anti roll bar front drop link ball joint gaiter split
nearside front and rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated
nearside wiper split
offside repetor lamp loose not insacure
signs of tyre contact with offside inner wheel arch but not at time of test
startor motor noisey
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
belt squealing noise
both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges
both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perisahed on tread
front number plate starting to deteriorate
nearside anti roll bar front drop link ball joint gaiter split
nearside front and rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated
nearside wiper split
offside repetor lamp loose not insacure
signs of tyre contact with offside inner wheel arch but not at time of test
startor motor noisey
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V408 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V408 GJR, 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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V408 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.
Is V408 GJR safe to buy?
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