MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
both rear inner sills have slight corrosion
both rear springs rusty
plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of sills
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
both rear inner sills have slight corrosion
both rear springs rusty
plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise uneven tyre wear front tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V974 MRV is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 V974 MRV, 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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V974 MRV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.
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