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W122 PRC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 PRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 136,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 132,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 120,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,939 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2008

nearside front ytre wall slight damage

Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,710 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 PRC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PRC, 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 W122 PRC registered?

W122 PRC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W122 PRC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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