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W122 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,915 mi
Last recorded143,915 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 143,915 miles

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

rear seats folded unbable check rear belts

Fail 9 May 2014 143,915 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear seats folded unbable check rear belts

Pass 13 May 2013 140,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,939 miles

All brakepipes corroded

Oil leak

o/s rear wheel has restrictive movement

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,835 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,199 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,043 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

varrious brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight noise when pulling centre rear seat belt out

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,083 miles

Oil leak

osr seat belt not checked...child seat fitted

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,661 miles

exhaust in poor condition

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 PPA 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 PPA, 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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W122 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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