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W126 OGF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 OGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,345 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 86,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 82,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 75,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,729 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner tyre wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,201 miles

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

front brake inbalance high 24%

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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W126 OGF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W126 OGF, 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 W126 OGF registered?

W126 OGF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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