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DKZ 8052

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 8052
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2013 120,423 miles

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

damage to front cornor

front pads getting low

rear coil spring corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Dec 2013 120,423 miles

damage to front cornor

front pads getting low

rear coil spring corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 109,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 106,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes splitting

n/s headlamp glass discolouring

plastic over sills fitted

speedo partly illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2011 106,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s/r suspension trailing arms front bushes splitting

n/s/f headlamp glass discolouring

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 106,762 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/SF headlight damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in rear axle bushers

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,186 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,232 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 89,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,305 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,305 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2005 69,165 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 69,165 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 66,454 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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DKZ 8052 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DKZ 8052, 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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DKZ 8052 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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