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V338 DBJ

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 118,886 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 116,588 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 116,588 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 110,392 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 110,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,079 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 103,845 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,662 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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V338 DBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V338 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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What year was V338 DBJ registered?

V338 DBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V338 DBJ safe to buy?

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