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V136 PDU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,353 mi
Last recorded179,353 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 179,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 170,759 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 170,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 160,375 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 150,479 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 150,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 142,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 136,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 126,065 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 125,859 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 110,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 110,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 99,930 miles

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

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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V136 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V136 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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V136 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V136 PDU safe to buy?

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