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V315 DLW

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,957 mi
Last recorded47,957 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 47,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,348 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,456 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,793 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,793 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,364 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 22,839 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,751 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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V315 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V315 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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What year was V315 DLW registered?

V315 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V315 DLW safe to buy?

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