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V286 DVN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 DVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sub frame (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has corrosion

Front and Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,073 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 91,073 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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipes covered in grease

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,158 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,546 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,912 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls subframes coil springs brake discs suspension components inner wings

oil brake pedal leg no sign leak slight deterioration brake hose slight play ball joint & wishbone bushes slight play steering unable to fully check brake pads discs pipes & hoses

slight noise hubs slight seepage steering components unaable to fully check brake lines fuel system & shockers excessive wet conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,849 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r bearing slight worn

slight corrosion subframe & coil springs rear tyres worn close to limits-slight movement ball joint- slight dampness shockers unable to fully check wet condition

slight noise front bearings-slight corrosion brake pipes slight crack brake hose corrosion ferrul unable to fully check brake piopes hoses pads & discs

slight stain discs unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,738 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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V286 DVN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V286 DVN, 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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V286 DVN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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