MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUST STARTING REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT VEHICLE
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUST STARTING REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT VEHICLE
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUST STARTING REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT VEHICLE
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY REQ RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE DRY RUSTY REQ RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wax oil to chassis to floor front to back
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pip[es and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sides front and rear discs slightly worn
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge.
n/s/f tyre kerb damaged.
o/s/f tyre inside edge worn.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre kerb damaged.
o/s/f tyre inside edge worn.
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V778 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 V778 FWH, 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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V778 FWH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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