MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
exhaust centre and rear box corroded
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
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
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
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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