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V746 ODM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,616 mi
Last recorded146,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining original sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear-both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 146,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And ball joint very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining original sections of front-to-rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear-both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,945 miles

Offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 139,945 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 133,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 133,660 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,570 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 124,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front bracket detatched (7.1.2)

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

engine has oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked within tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 108,728 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 103,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 103,558 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 98,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre starting to perish.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,913 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,608 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,231 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 78,231 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,046 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 70,041 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front disc's slightly warped

Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,693 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2006 63,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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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V746 ODM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V746 ODM, 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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V746 ODM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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