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V348 DBJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,708 mi
Last recorded184,708 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 184,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak,coilsprings,suspension mounts/components corroded,inner sills corroding(sill covers fitted)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 175,787 miles

front registration plate damaged

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 166,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 155,425 miles

Minor damage to the outer rim of the offside front road wheel

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inside edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on the inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2008 140,522 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 140,365 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2007 125,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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V348 DBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 V348 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 V348 DBJ registered?

V348 DBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V348 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 DBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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