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V324 DAU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 DAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,762 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut inside wall

Fail 17 Jul 2013 113,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut inside wall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s rear inner wing behind sound proofing & wheel arch rusty/corroded

o/s n/s rear tyres uneven tread wear

rear brake pipe/s near fuel tank rusty

unable to check welding repairs for correct standard due to sealer/paint

Fail 9 Jul 2012 101,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s rear inner wing behind sound proofing & wheel arch rusty/corroded

o/s n/s rear tyres uneven tread wear

rear brake pipe/s near fuel tank rusty

Pass 7 May 2011 90,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 83,389 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 83,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper ?

Pass 8 May 2009 76,784 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2008 68,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 68,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,123 miles

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

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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V324 DAU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V324 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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V324 DAU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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