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V125 PDU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,669 mi
Last recorded173,669 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 173,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osf outer sill corroded notv in prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2013 168,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 168,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 158,781 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge and on 1.6mm

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 151,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 144,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 144,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 139,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 139,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 132,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 124,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 109,298 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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V125 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V125 PDU, 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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V125 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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