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W131 ATW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 ATW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 100,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s /r body damager

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,346 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,407 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 72,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,940 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

covers over door sills

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,819 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

covers over door sills

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,658 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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W131 ATW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W131 ATW, 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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W131 ATW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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