MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank support straps rusting
General under body corrosion
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside front wing corroding
Nearside sill rusting at rear
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
drivers side outer sill rusting
front brake pads wearing low
general underbody corrosion
rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
small crack in drivers side rear lamp
small crack in drivers side rear lamp
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
drivers side outer sill rusting
front brake pads wearing low
general underbody corrosion
rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
small crack in drivers side rear lamp
small crack in drivers side rear lamp
both front and rear metal brake pipes rusting
drivers side outer sill heavily rusted
drivers side rear light lens cracked at top
general underbody corrosion
Fuel filler pipes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))
both front tires wearing low [ok for now]
front brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust box rusting
rear metal brake pipes rusting
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
both front tires wearing low [ok for now]
front brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust box rusting
rear metal brake pipes rusting
front brake pads wearing low
rear metal brake pipes rusting around rear axle
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
front brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust box outer skin flapping loose
rear metal brake pipes rusting around rear axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Mirror broken
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Mirror broken
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Mirror glass missing
Nearside Mirror glass missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Clip broken (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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V473 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 V473 XFC, 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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V473 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.
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