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W124 PGH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,043 mi
Last recorded142,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 PGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 142,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

one wheel nut fitted incorrectly to nearside rear wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 130,549 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 122,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 113,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 106,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,031 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 101,031 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Apr 2007 95,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,044 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front wiper blade is worn

rear wiper blade is worn

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 PGH 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 64.3%.

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 PGH, 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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W124 PGH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W124 PGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 PGH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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