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W124 GDO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,766 mi
Last recorded166,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 GDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 166,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 164,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 162,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 162,175 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 157,318 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 7 Jun 2012 157,301 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Jul 2011 152,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 147,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 147,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 132,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 86,727 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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W124 GDO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W124 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

W124 GDO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W124 GDO safe to buy?

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