MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both head light lenses in poor condition
slight corrosion in fuel pipes
would benefit from new injector leak off pipes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads in poor condition
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
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear tyre out of shape (recommend new tyre)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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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.
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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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