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V145 DLW

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,366 mi
Last recorded96,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 DLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,366 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

additional high level stop light 75% working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

front wipers smearing slighly

Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,568 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

front wipers smearing slighly

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,609 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 76,609 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,847 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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V145 DLW 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 70%.

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 V145 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.

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What year was V145 DLW registered?

V145 DLW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V145 DLW safe to buy?

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