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V717 DRA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 DRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,633 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front headlamp lenses faded and pattern becomeing poor

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,633 miles

Oil leak

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

both front headlamp lenses faded and pattern becomeing poor

Fail 22 Feb 2013 69,970 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,414 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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V717 DRA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc 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 V717 DRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V717 DRA registered?

V717 DRA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V717 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 DRA 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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