2000 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · V297 HDL
2000 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 146,272 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V297 HDL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2013
- 146,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V297 HDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Focus (V297 HDL) between November 2005 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
V297 HDL Mileage History
- 16/11/2005104,295 mi
- 16/11/2006111,007 mi+6,712 mi
- 17/11/200611,108 mi-99,899 mi
- 29/10/2007116,677 mi+105,569 mi
- 01/11/2007116,684 mi+7 mi
- 17/11/2008123,269 mi+6,585 mi
- 18/11/2008123,269 mi
- 12/11/2009129,154 mi+5,885 mi
- 13/11/2009129,155 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2010135,714 mi+6,559 mi
- 12/11/2010135,716 mi+2 mi
- 09/11/2011141,266 mi+5,550 mi
- 10/11/2011141,267 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2013146,272 mi+5,005 mi
- 26/03/2013146,272 mi
Average of roughly 5,706 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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