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V544 DJB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,981 mi
Last recorded130,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 DJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 115,575 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

offside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,575 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

offside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,810 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,368 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,158 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION--SHORTLY REQUIRE REPLACING.

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY INTERMITTANT--REQUIRES ATTENTION.

TESTED IN SOAKING WET FREEZING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,598 miles

see checklist 15346

Pass 19 Jan 2008 84,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 21 Jan 2006 69,671 miles

slight wear to both rear tyres

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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V544 DJB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V544 DJB, 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 V544 DJB registered?

V544 DJB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V544 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V544 DJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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