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W131 PCF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 PCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,004 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill becoming corroded

Offside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

Offside Rear brake joiner to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust flexi in poor condition

head lights becoming cloudy, beam pattern slightly poor

number plate lights slightly dim

rear number plate becoming faded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake cylinder to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill becoming corroded

Offside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

Offside Rear brake joiner to brake hose, brake pipe corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust flexi in poor condition

head lights becoming cloudy, beam pattern slightly poor

number plate lights slightly dim

rear number plate becoming faded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to rear suspension conponents

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 116,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to rear suspension conponents

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,245 miles

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

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

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

slight play & noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,079 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 44,079 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

surface corrosion visible underside of car

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 PCF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W131 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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