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V232 DFP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,493 mi
Last recorded122,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 DFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp poor output

Offside Front Door mirror casing cracked repaired whit tape

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Still fuel pipes corroded fuel filling pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new exhaust joint leaking resealed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,636 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort may need attention.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 108,972 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 108,972 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 100,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,638 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rusty b/pipes

rusty fuel pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rusty b/pipes

rusty fuel pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,855 miles

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

Slight leak from powersteering pump.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight leak from powersteering pump.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,935 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 79,631 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 79,631 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,614 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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V232 DFP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V232 DFP, 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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V232 DFP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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