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V424 OGU

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 OGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,340 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 107,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake requires adjustment.

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewalls no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low;advise replace

h/light lenses deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking adv replace

sill covers fitted

wipers deteriorating advise replace

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing low;advise replace

h/light lenses deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking adv replace

sill covers fitted

wipers deteriorating advise replace

Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/brake slightly high

n/ fron t fog light innop

rear brakes noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,367 miles

h/brake slightly high

n/ fron t fog light innop

rear brakes noisy

Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,306 miles

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

engine oil leaking onto catalytic convertor

n/s front fog light broken and not working

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,306 miles

engine oil leaking onto catalytic convertor

n/s front fog light broken and not working

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 76,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside mirror backing missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,803 miles

offside mirror backing missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,677 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 71,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,995 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 66,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,431 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 62,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 57,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,804 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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V424 OGU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V424 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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What year was V424 OGU registered?

V424 OGU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V424 OGU safe to buy?

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