MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
both headlamps and front sidelights dim
engine sump corroded
front brake discs worn
movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes
o/s/f seatbelt frayed
rear shock absorbers weak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both headlamps and front sidelights dim
engine sump corroded
front brake discs worn
movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes
o/s/f seatbelt frayed
rear shock absorbers weak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes cleaned and greased
both exhaust front pipe brakets corroded
engine sump corroded and leaking
front no/plate damaged
n/s/handbrake cable insecure
n/s/rear tyre very low tread cracking in tread and out of shape
poor image headlamps frosted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both exhaust front pipe brakets corroded
engine sump corroded and leaking
exhaust heatshield insecure
front no/plate damaged
n/s/handbrake cable insecure
n/s/rear tyre very low tread cracking in tread and out of shape
poor image headlamps frosted
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
aircon radiator breaking up
engine oil level low/engine oil leaks
engine sump corroding
front tyres low tread uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required
general corrsion on engine and components
nearside rear tyre cracking in treads
radiator cross member corroding
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
aircon radiator breaking up
engine oil level low/engine oil leaks
engine sump corroding
exhaust heat sheilds insercure
front tyres low tread uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required
general corrsion on engine and components
nearside rear tyre cracking in treads
radiator cross member corroding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leaks/low oil level
near side rear tyre cracks in tread
rear number plate faded
wipers poor
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leaks/low oil level
near side rear tyre cracks in tread
rear number plate faded
wipers poor
rear no plate poor
rear wiper blade poor
nearside mirror slightly insecure
nearside rear tyre full of cracks
offside front drop link worn
brake pipes corroded
slight lip on front discs and rear discs corroded
offside front drop link slight wear
rear number plate slightly damaged
slight lip on front discs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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V959 HTM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc 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 V959 HTM, 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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V959 HTM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.
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