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V307 DAU

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,915 mi
Last recorded106,915 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 DAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 106,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,104 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearingas

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,375 miles

Nearside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlights faded giving poor beam patterns

Fail 11 Nov 2015 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlights faded giving poor beam patterns

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,507 miles

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

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

offside front tyre HEAVILY worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,803 miles

Front rubber exhaust hanger missing

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front rubber exhaust hanger missing

Passenger front seat missing

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,303 miles

Air bag lamp on

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Near side front seat not fitted

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 26 Jul 2012 83,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Air bag lamp on

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Near side front seat not fitted

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,883 miles

Air bag lamp on

Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,816 miles

Both inner constant velocity boots leaking grease

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,917 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2006 77,970 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 77,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V307 DAU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V307 DAU, 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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V307 DAU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V307 DAU safe to buy?

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