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V968 OCA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,663 mi
Last recorded133,663 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 OCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,663 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front number plate cracked/ starting to discolour

inner/ outer sill panels and rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar, rear subframe, rear suspension arms and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

Fail 23 Jan 2019 133,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front number plate cracked/ starting to discolour

inner/ outer sill panels and rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar, rear subframe, rear suspension arms and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,389 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 127,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,766 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 121,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 15 v unevenly wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,194 miles

exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 114,194 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,019 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 97,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 72,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,794 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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V968 OCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V968 OCA, 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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V968 OCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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