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W124 WEF

2000 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,300 mi
Last recorded198,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 WEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 198,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame excessively corroded very dangerous to drive ! (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 197,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 195,346 miles

Centre section of exhasut corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear of right hand side sill corroded slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2013 192,998 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 192,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 189,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 186,090 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 186,090 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 179,585 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 171,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 WEF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

W124 WEF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W124 WEF safe to buy?

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