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V790 DRM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,516 mi
Last recorded85,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 DRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes have slight fluctuation

nearside front / both rear brake pipes corroded (treated) unable to determine brake pipe condition over fuel tank

nearside front headlamp lens cracked/ deteriorating

nearside rear sill damaged by incorrect jacking (treated)

one front kat mount missing, but exhaust securely supported

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear brakes binding slightly

short rear tail pipe from exhaust box missing ( but able to test emissions

tow bar electrics not tested (7 pin) no EU standard

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes have slight fluctuation

nearside front / both rear brake pipes corroded (treated) unable to determine brake pipe condition over fuel tank

nearside front headlamp lens cracked/ deteriorating

nearside rear sill damaged by incorrect jacking (treated)

one front kat mount missing, but exhaust securely supported

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear brakes binding slightly

short rear tail pipe from exhaust box missing ( but able to test emissions

tow bar electrics not tested (7 pin) no EU standard

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,255 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,213 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 68,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroding

both rear tyres perishing

slight judder on front brakes

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes corroding and have been covered in grease making inspection diificult

various bushes on rear suspension deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2010 65,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all coil springs corroding

both rear tyres perishing

slight judder on front brakes

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes corroding and have been covered in grease making inspection diificult

various bushes on rear suspension deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,248 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,827 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 59,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,193 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,875 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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V790 DRM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V790 DRM, 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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V790 DRM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V790 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 DRM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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