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V778 LOX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,274 mi
Last recorded94,274 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 LOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,274 miles

offside door mirror secured with tape at the time of the test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

all rear suspension rusty

fuel filler pipes corroding

one bulb not working within the high level stoplight more than 50% still working

sign of grease around both inner cv gaiters and all secure at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness around the powersteering pump area no sign of any leaks at the time of the test

offside door mirror secured with tape at the time of the test

one bulb not working within the high level stoplight

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

child seat no fitted securely

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness around the powersteering pump area no sign of any leaks at the time of the test

offside door mirror secured with tape at the time of the test

one bulb not working within the high level stoplight

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

child seat no fitted securely

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air leak at manifold between cyl.1 and 2

coolant leak from water pump

p.a.s. fluid low

Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air leak at manifold between cyl.1 and 2

coolant leak from water pump

p.a.s. fluid low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,855 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 81,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre only just legal

o/s/r traing arm front bush seperating

Fail 27 Feb 2008 75,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge and low on tread

power steering pump leaking fluid

Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,581 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge and low on tread

power steering pump leaking fluid

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,572 miles

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 62,521 miles

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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V778 LOX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LOX, 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 LOX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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