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V642 DFX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 DFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

suspension surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Jun 2024 70,171 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,186 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 66,186 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,491 miles

Clutch heavily worn

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,491 miles

Clutch heavily worn

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,475 miles

rear suspension-subframe areas very rusty in places

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,955 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,953 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,212 miles

Rear axle and suspension parts rusty

Handbrake adjustment nearing limits

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight dampness around power steering pump area

Surface corrosion noted to rear body area

Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,212 miles

Handbrake adjustment nearing limits

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear axle and suspension parts rusty

Slight dampness around power steering pump area

Surface corrosion noted to rear body area

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2015 55,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,573 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlights poor

slight dampness around steering pump area.

wiper blades split on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,178 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

Fail 2 Jan 2013 48,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,454 miles

POWER STEERING PUMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

POWER STEERING PUMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,875 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 35,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,970 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,350 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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V642 DFX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V642 DFX, 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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V642 DFX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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