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V440 DRR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,024 mi
Last recorded159,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 DRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 159,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 159,023 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamp aim distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 148,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to sidewall not down to cords

Fail 26 Apr 2018 148,623 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre damage to sidewall not down to cords

Pass 5 May 2017 142,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 142,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 138,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cut in side wall but not down to the cords

Offside Rear fuel filler neck has slight corrosion [from fuel cap to tank]

Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,348 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cut in side wall but not down to the cords

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fuel filler neck has slight corrosion [from fuel cap to tank]

Pass 6 May 2015 130,913 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 130,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 127,276 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 114,216 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low.

heavy noise from cam belt area. suspect tensioner failure. rectify asap.

rear exhaust fouls axle on travel. knocks.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

suspect fracture n/s b -pillar.

Fail 2 May 2014 127,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 124,644 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 121,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor

part of centre stoplamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

part of centre stoplamp not working

Fail 31 Dec 2010 116,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

part of centre stoplamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,044 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 110,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 86,343 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 70,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,645 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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V440 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V440 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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V440 DRR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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