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W126 RBL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 RBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 101,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlight beam images poor - lens deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2022 101,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both headlight beam images poor - lens deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2021 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 12 May 2021 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,982 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 94,981 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 90,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,408 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,079 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,776 miles

general vehicle corrosion

n/s mirror loose

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

osf lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general vehicle corrosion

n/s mirror loose

n/s/r tyre mishapen

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

osf lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

rear suspension springs corroded

rear wheels noisey when rotated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,964 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,964 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,174 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 59,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,034 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 53,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 49,929 miles

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,929 miles

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,386 miles

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

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 46,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,128 miles

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,128 miles

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 W126 RBL, 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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W126 RBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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