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V303 DRR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 DRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,510 miles

Rear Suspension and components rusty. bush's perishing.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear and components corroded but not considered excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,321 miles

Area's of rust apparent under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,158 miles

Fuel hose corroded Fuel tank filler pipes. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various areas to the rear of the vehicle are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel tank filler pipes. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various areas to the rear of the vehicle are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,814 miles

Fuel pipe's showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper split

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal Leaking onto o/s inner driveshaft boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak oil on inside c/v gaiter

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 50,646 miles

air filter casing vibrating

dampness around PAS pump

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear wash jet partially blocked

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,807 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,813 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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V303 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V303 DRR, 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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What year was V303 DRR registered?

V303 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V303 DRR safe to buy?

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