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V129 DLW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,561 mi
Last recorded124,561 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012
Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,085 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 85,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 63,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 50,501 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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V129 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V129 DLW, 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 V129 DLW registered?

V129 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V129 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 DLW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V129 DLW have outstanding finance?

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