MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sills covered by plastic trim [tester advise only]
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sills covered by plastic trim [tester advise only]
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front sub frame surface corrosion
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front sub frame surface corrosion
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brake pads and discs poor condition pads close to min
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V778 NOA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 NOA, 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 NOA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.
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