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V318 DRR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 DRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,533 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in inner trackrod

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

barking brake has very little reserve travel

radiator support bracket corroded and split

under body has genaral corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front has slight play in inner trackrod

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

barking brake has very little reserve travel

radiator support bracket corroded and split

under body has genaral corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes by fuel tank/chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes by fuel tank/chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,388 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 21 Oct 2010 48,774 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,403 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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V318 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V318 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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V318 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V318 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V318 DRR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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