MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front and rear number plates delaminating.
both front tyres below the legal limit.
both inner and outter sills corroded.
corrosion located on all vehicle underbody,suspension,chassis,exhaust and metal brake lines.
n/s/f headlamp on lower legal limit.
o/s/r tyre unevenly worn and close to the legal limit.
oil leak located from both engine and gearbox lower halfs.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear 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 and rear number plates delaminating.
both front tyres below the legal limit.
both inner and outter sills corroded.
corrosion located on all vehicle underbody,suspension,chassis,exhaust and metal brake lines.
n/s/f headlamp on lower legal limit.
o/s/r tyre unevenly worn and close to the legal limit.
oil leak located from both engine and gearbox lower halfs.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
Oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
air bag light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on
both front headlamps scratched
corrosion to rear chassis legs
inner sills slightly corroded unable to check outer sills due to covers
oil around gearbox
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
slight blow from centre and rear exhaust boxes
tops of front coil springs corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil below minimum
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
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V493 DSS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 V493 DSS, 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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V493 DSS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.
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