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V843 ODM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,095 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lambda emissions only just passed test

Pass 18 May 2019 89,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust co emissions only just passed test

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 88,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on both front and o/s rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front and rear subframes and assemblies (2.4.G.1)

slight noise on o/s rear wheel advise further investigation

Pass 16 May 2017 87,056 miles

slight corrosion on both front and rear subframe assemblies

Pass 17 May 2016 85,588 miles

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 18 May 2015 81,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 76,690 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 71,527 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 71,527 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 66,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 60,513 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 60,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 54,714 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 50,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,085 miles

steering rack wet with oil. rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering rack wet with oil. rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,296 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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V843 ODM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V843 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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V843 ODM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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