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V962 OER

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 OER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing discolouring (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating , perishing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misting (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded but not blowing

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish and has small cut in outer sidewall not down to cords

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded but not blowing

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish and has small cut in outer sidewall not down to cords

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,865 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,865 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,592 miles

rear pads worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,341 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split †front tyres cracking and 2mm tread deapth †exhaust system rusty

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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V962 OER is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V962 OER, 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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What year was V962 OER registered?

V962 OER is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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