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V47 PDM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 PDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,705 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,698 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mtg. (6.1.A.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 85,761 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 85,761 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,825 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,205 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,703 miles

front brake linings half worn

heavy corrosion to rear coil springs, front springs corroded

noise from release bearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil on engine and various power steering pipes

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,029 miles

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

front brake pads worn slightly low

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight leak on power steering pump

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,555 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,016 miles

Nearside Front 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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V47 PDM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V47 PDM, 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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V47 PDM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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