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V971 DRX

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,414 mi
Last recorded138,414 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 DRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 138,414 miles

both head light lenses in poor condition

slight corrosion in fuel pipes

would benefit from new injector leak off pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2012 117,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 117,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2011 108,740 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 100,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 100,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 92,682 miles

front brake pads in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,802 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

dampness under fuel system front end, no leak found at time of test. (but may require further attention)

nearside rear out of shape

Fail 17 Mar 2007 76,571 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre out of shape (recommend new tyre)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 69,803 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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V971 DRX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V971 DRX, 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 V971 DRX registered?

V971 DRX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V971 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V971 DRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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