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W103 FCT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,927 mi
Last recorded140,927 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 FCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 140,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 140,927 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear subframe/suspension corrosion settled in

Fail 4 Sep 2014 133,740 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear subframe/suspension corrosion settled in

Pass 27 Aug 2013 126,117 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 126,020 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,597 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,597 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,288 miles

n;s/r/ tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,934 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 104,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,069 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 96,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 67,217 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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W103 FCT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W103 FCT, 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 W103 FCT registered?

W103 FCT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W103 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 FCT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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