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V375 DFF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,982 mi
Last recorded120,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV375 DFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 120,982 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 120,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,794 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,964 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,964 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,411 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 98,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,297 miles

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

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention soon

deteriation to horn assembly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,852 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,298 miles

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

ehaust heat shield inscure,rag in speedo drive in gearbox,radiator lower crossmember missing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 65,229 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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V375 DFF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V375 DFF, 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 V375 DFF registered?

V375 DFF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V375 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V375 DFF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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