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V923 DRA

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV923 DRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

pas fluid on minimum level

Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,700 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

pas fluid on minimum level

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 112,951 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 109,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,091 miles

INDECATOR TURN CANSAL DOES NOT WORK

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 105,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

INDECATOR TURN CANSAL DOES NOT WORK

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,415 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,458 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,445 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 63,277 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 63,277 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 61,078 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 61,078 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V923 DRA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V923 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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V923 DRA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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