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V972 OEW

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 OEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 121,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 121,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 111,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 136,752 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn at inner shoulders

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,338 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 126,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 114,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust blow down pipe area

Fail 20 Feb 2010 102,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,970 miles

Both rear doors do not open from inner side or outter side.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,083 miles

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

offside front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,083 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has a nail in it

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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V972 OEW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V972 OEW, 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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V972 OEW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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