MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fliud level low
Engine oil leak
Exhaust centre box corroded
Headlights faded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror glass missing
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear tyres perished
Slight brake bind offside rear
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid low
head lights misted (aim poor)
ns door mirror damaged
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
rear tyres perished on side wall
sill covered with plastic trims
slight brake bind osr
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER INNER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION DETECTED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONT H/LAMP LENS'S EXCESSIVLY CONTAMINATED. (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlight lens's badly deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL WIPING EFFICIENTLY, ADVISE REPLACED,
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL WIPING EFFICIENTLY, ADVISE REPLACED,
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V56 MDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 V56 MDU, 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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V56 MDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V56 MDU safe to buy?
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