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V627 DRJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 DRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 123,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 114,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,795 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 110,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,199 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,199 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 102,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,094 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 99,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,310 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 85,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,793 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,435 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 68,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V627 DRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V627 DRJ, 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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V627 DRJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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