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V338 DRR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 DRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,430 miles

Both front headlamps faded

NSF tyre cracked and perished

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,922 miles

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

body corroded

headlamps faded

heatshield loose

unable to check rear belts

Fail 20 Oct 2015 102,922 miles

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

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

headlamps faded

heatshield loose

unable to check rear belts

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,460 miles

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

heatshield broken and loose

n/s/r tyre flat

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

oil level low

Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,796 miles

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

both rear brake disc's pitted and worn

nearside front brake disc has surface rust

Fail 13 Jul 2011 95,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake disc's pitted and worn

both wiper blades smear screen slightly

nearside front brake disc has surface rust

Pass 19 Jun 2010 81,012 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 81,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,414 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

nsr tyre has a very slight flat spot

Fail 15 May 2006 40,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low

nsr tyre has a very slight flat spot

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 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc 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 V338 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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V338 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V338 DRR safe to buy?

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