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W118 JEL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,111 mi
Last recorded160,111 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 160,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 153,487 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 153,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 138,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 137,871 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 127,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 118,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 118,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 103,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 87,742 miles

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

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)

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 JEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W118 JEL, 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 JEL registered?

W118 JEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W118 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 JEL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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