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V983 OCA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,260 mi
Last recorded156,260 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 OCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 156,260 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads wearing thin

Heat shield loose

Oil leak

Subframe corroded

Tyres wearing in Edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 119,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 103,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,485 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,681 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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V983 OCA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V983 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V983 OCA registered?

V983 OCA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V983 OCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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