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V475 DSS

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 DSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 123,042 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 117,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 117,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 111,004 miles

coils springs corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 111,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

coils springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,251 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 85,652 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,652 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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V475 DSS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V475 DSS, 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 V475 DSS registered?

V475 DSS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V475 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V475 DSS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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