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W118 ATW

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,493 mi
Last recorded61,493 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 ATW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,493 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 59,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,579 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,300 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 58,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,424 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 107,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 107,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 81,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 81,961 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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W118 ATW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W118 ATW, 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 W118 ATW registered?

W118 ATW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W118 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 ATW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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