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W129 GHL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,962 mi
Last recorded150,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 GHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 150,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 140,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 73,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,843 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 51,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,192 miles

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 GHL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GHL, 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 W129 GHL registered?

W129 GHL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W129 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 GHL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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