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W124 WDS

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 WDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 155,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 155,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise battery cables loose under bonnet ( not connected )

advise diesel smell under bonnet no visible leak

advise n/s/f indicator lens getting loose

advise no 3 injector slightly damp

advise play in n/s/f antirollbar link ball joint

strong advise exhaust heat shield loose centre to rear

very strong advise heavy corrosion on sills chassis underbody metal brake pipes suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2008 150,580 miles

Brake pipes getting rusty

CV grease seeping from N/S/F inner CV boot

Front wiper blades getting poor

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs that fuel has been leaking under bonnet (not leaking at time of test)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 150,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipes getting rusty

CV grease seeping from N/S/F inner CV boot

Front wiper blades getting poor

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs that fuel has been leaking under bonnet (not leaking at time of test)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 144,552 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 144,552 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 138,283 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode. OSR is worst.

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Low park brake effort from NSR.

Oil leak - Suspect PAS pump

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 WDS is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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