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V126 PDU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,958 miles

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

head lamp lenzes deterated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,270 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,335 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)

offside rear tyre tread starting to distort

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,728 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and metal fuel lines ok at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,466 miles

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

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and metal fuel lines ok at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,412 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 48,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,415 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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V126 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V126 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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What year was V126 PDU registered?

V126 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V126 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 PDU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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