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V65 PDU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,544 mi
Last recorded138,544 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lights dull

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,749 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 96,975 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 96,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,448 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 125,110 miles

n/s front brake discs is showing slight warp

Fail 15 Oct 2008 125,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s front brake discs is showing slight warp

Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 115,814 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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V65 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V65 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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V65 PDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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