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V34 PDU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,639 mi
Last recorded156,639 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 156,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 142,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes weak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 142,368 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes weak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 135,130 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 135,091 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 125,358 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 112,883 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 102,921 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,921 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 96,409 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 87,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 87,611 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V34 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V34 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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V34 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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