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V344 DLW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,110 mi
Last recorded181,110 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 181,110 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s mirror surround insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 165,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 165,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 147,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 124,087 miles

N/S & o/S front headlamps lenses slightly worn aims & images o.k. at time of test

Rear no plate bulbs dim worked o.k. at time of test

Steering rack slight wear

Pass 7 Feb 2008 111,801 miles

centure exhaust corroding ns/r tyre very close to 1.6 mm

Pass 8 Feb 2007 94,597 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Front discs light corrosion and wear

N/S & O/S front tyres very soon 1.6mm in places

N/S & o/S front metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/R tyre soon 1.6mm in places

Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

steering rack slight wear

Pass 31 Jan 2006 79,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V344 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V344 DLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V344 DLW registered?

V344 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V344 DLW safe to buy?

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