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W124 FET

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,814 mi
Last recorded166,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 FET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 166,814 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 166,814 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 122,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 101,816 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 101,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 84,603 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 15 May 2006 70,281 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 70,281 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W124 FET is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W124 FET, 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 W124 FET registered?

W124 FET is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W124 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 FET shows 9 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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