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V312 DLW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,781 mi
Last recorded121,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,781 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 121,781 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cleaned product off lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cleaned product off lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,455 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 117,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/814 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/814 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,423 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,574 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,338 miles

headlamps deteriorating

rear metal brake pipes corroding

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,126 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,701 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,549 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 56,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,869 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 28,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,126 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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V312 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V312 DLW, 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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V312 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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