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W124 RDF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,209 mi
Last recorded104,209 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 RDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,209 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre uneven wear

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,739 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,739 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,272 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,472 miles

front & rear number plates have a honeycombe background.

inner driveshaft boots leaking n/s & o/s.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front & rear number plates have a honeycombe background.

inner driveshaft boots leaking n/s & o/s.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 77,044 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 57,699 miles

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

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 RDF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RDF, 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 RDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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