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V73 OOC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 OOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,309 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Transmission is knocking and jumping out of reverse gear

Fail 30 Jul 2019 120,309 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Transmission is knocking and jumping out of reverse gear

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,911 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARINGS GETTING NOISEY

Fail 13 Jul 2017 116,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIFFUSUING PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIFFUSING & CONDENSATING BEAM PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARINGS GETTING NOISEY

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,827 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,573 miles

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

rear exhaust fragile

slight freeplay at wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knock from steering rack

ns mirror damaged

rear exhaust fragile

Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock from steering rack

ns mirror damaged

rear exhaust fragile

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,599 miles

Center and rear exhaust deteriating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Knock from steering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Center and rear exhaust deteriating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Knock from steering

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,441 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 85,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,481 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,768 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 61,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 52,994 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Dec 2006 52,994 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2005 48,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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V73 OOC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V73 OOC, 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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V73 OOC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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