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W122 ALA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 ALA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2014 127,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 118,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,937 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 90,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,850 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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W122 ALA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W122 ALA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W122 ALA registered?

W122 ALA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W122 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 ALA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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