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V138 DSE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 132,546 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 May 2014 132,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 112,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 92,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,463 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 75,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,441 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,554 miles

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

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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V138 DSE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V138 DSE, 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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V138 DSE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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