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W129 AHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,158 mi
Last recorded150,158 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 AHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 150,158 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 150,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 135,991 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,644 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,365 miles

N/S/R Rear tyre tread worn on edges

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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W129 AHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W129 AHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W129 AHR registered?

W129 AHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W129 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 AHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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