MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to tail pipe snapped in half (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust systems (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
hi line brake light not working
offside rear wheel slightly buckled
rear bumper damaged
Engine has oil leaks
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod Ends & Inner Arms (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (2.4.C.1b)
Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to Child seat being fitted
Underbody Corrosion to Components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Rear Bumper Insecure & Protrudes (6.1.B.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both O/S & N/S Wipers (8.2.2)
Engine has oil leaks
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod Ends & Inner Arms (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (2.4.C.1b)
Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to Child seat being fitted
Underbody Corrosion to Components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Uneven Front Tyre Wear.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear silencers very rusty
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres getting low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly worn
front brakes slightly out of balance
light output from offside number plate lamp slightly low
rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
sill covers fitted
slight wear in nearside rear shock absorber
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
handbrake performance slightly low offside
sill covers fitted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V917 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V917 MHJ, 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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V917 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.
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