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V513 OOA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 OOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 106,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre outter wall perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak - power steering rack damp - slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 3 May 2016 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated - misty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven 58% - nearside weak (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak - power steering rack damp - slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 5 May 2015 104,873 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion to nearside inner rear sill & rear subframe

Pass 7 May 2014 104,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 103,150 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 103,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp misty

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,504 miles

power steering rack damp

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 90,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,131 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge - close to limit

Fail 15 Apr 2009 77,131 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge - close to limit

park brake travel high

reverse light inoperative

Fail 30 Apr 2008 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak,power steering rack damp,centre exhaust deteriorating,slight blow at rear box joint,slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,166 miles

oil leak,power steering rack damp,centre exhaust deteriorating,slight blow at rear box joint,slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V513 OOA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V513 OOA, 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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V513 OOA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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