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V461 DNE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,991 mi
Last recorded142,991 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 DNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 142,991 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 139,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 134,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 134,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 129,061 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hi level brake light inop

Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,522 miles

Oil leak

heat shield insecure

hi lev stop light innop

Fail 29 Oct 2008 122,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

heat shield insecure

hi lev stop light innop

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 115,014 miles

Oil leak

heat shield insecure

nsf & osf tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2007 115,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

heat shield insecure

nsf & osf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 96,178 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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V461 DNE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V461 DNE, 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 V461 DNE registered?

V461 DNE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V461 DNE safe to buy?

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