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V140 DWN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 DWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 97,350 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,888 miles

n/s/r plus o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,888 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r plus o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,888 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 93,888 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 77,909 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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V140 DWN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V140 DWN, 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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V140 DWN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V140 DWN safe to buy?

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