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V430 DLD

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 DLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 139,914 miles

efficiency on rear n/s brake lower than o/s

exhaust front pipe/cat mtgs heavily corroded

no plate characters deteriorating

rear exhaust mtg rubber split

Fail 2 Jan 2007 139,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

efficiency on rear n/s brake lower than o/s

exhaust front pipe/cat mtgs heavily corroded

no plate characters deteriorating

rear exhaust mtg rubber split

Pass 12 Jan 2006 124,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V430 DLD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V430 DLD, 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 V430 DLD registered?

V430 DLD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V430 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V430 DLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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