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V522 OBM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,341 mi
Last recorded167,341 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 OBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 167,341 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 167,341 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 143,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 143,268 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 121,675 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside stearing rack knuckle joint has slight play.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 121,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside stearing rack knuckle joint has slight play.

Pass 31 May 2008 110,154 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing.

nearside/offside rear suspension trailing arms,bushes wearing.

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

rear number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 156,986 miles

rear tyres perishing.

to improve handbrake travel.

Fail 29 Nov 2006 156,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perishing.

to improve handbrake travel.

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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V522 OBM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V522 OBM, 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 V522 OBM registered?

V522 OBM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V522 OBM safe to buy?

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