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V395 DRR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,805 mi
Last recorded162,805 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 DRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 162,805 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 162,804 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 141,853 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 141,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 125,946 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 21 Nov 2012 125,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 12 Jan 2012 119,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,087 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 114,620 miles

Front exhaust section leaking slightly.

Power steering system leaking oil.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust section leaking slightly.

Power steering system leaking oil.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 111,603 miles

O/s/rear tyre perishing.

Slight exhaust leak from front flexible section.

Slight oil leak in engine area.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 111,603 miles

O/s/rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight exhaust leak from front flexible section.

Slight oil leak in engine area.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,070 miles

Both front tyre treads low,(dual tread level)

N/s/rear tyre outside sidewall damaged.

Oil leak on engine area.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 105,070 miles

Both front tyre treads low,(dual tread level)

N/s/rear tyre outside sidewall damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak on engine area.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 99,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 90,903 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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V395 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V395 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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V395 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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