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V109 DNE

2000 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 DNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 139,493 miles

oil leak

plastic side covers fitted could not view

Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 131,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2013 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 119,176 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers poor

gear return spring snapped

Fail 24 May 2012 119,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers poor

gear return spring snapped

Fail 26 May 2011 107,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers mirror cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2011 107,495 miles

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers mirror cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2010 102,106 miles

all exhaust hanger brackets show extensive corossion

exhaust rear silencer shows extensive corossion

fuel tank support strap shows signs of corossion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,368 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 86,868 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 77,314 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,734 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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V109 DNE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V109 DNE, 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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V109 DNE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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