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V336 DBJ

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,279 mi
Last recorded120,279 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV336 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,279 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

slight noise from front (possible wheel bearing)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 120,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,724 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

nearside wiper blade poor

Fail 3 Sep 2010 119,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 4 Mar 2008 114,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel filter neck corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 105,983 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 105,983 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,889 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 97,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V336 DBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V336 DBJ, 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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V336 DBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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