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V722 DRA

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 DRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,678 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SOME CORROSION AROUND N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,678 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SOME CORROSION AROUND N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,808 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

both front tyres on wear bars

both rear brake flexis ferrals starting to corrode

condition of exhaust back box

condition of n/s/r wheel arch

condition of rear number plate

front exhaust hangers corroded

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

unable to fully inspect sills covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 84,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

both front tyres on wear bars

both rear brake flexis ferrals starting to corrode

condition of exhaust back box

condition of n/s/r wheel arch

condition of rear number plate

front exhaust hangers corroded

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

unable to fully inspect sills covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,094 miles

condition of rear number plate

drivers seat belt starting to fray

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jan 2013 82,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

condition of rear number plate

drivers seat belt starting to fray

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 67,147 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,030 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,896 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 40,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 35,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V722 DRA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V722 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.

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What year was V722 DRA registered?

V722 DRA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V722 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V722 DRA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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