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V408 OGU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,483 mi
Last recorded122,483 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 OGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,483 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,575 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,773 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2012 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,182 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 78,199 miles

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,878 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,878 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,690 miles

front discs worn

offside front indicator lens cracked

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2007 62,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs worn

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,315 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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V408 OGU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V408 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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