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V986 DRX

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 DRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills getting rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,630 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 84,630 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,927 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f wiper deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 64,039 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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V986 DRX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V986 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 V986 DRX registered?

V986 DRX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V986 DRX safe to buy?

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