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2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,935 mi
Last recorded142,935 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 PDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 142,935 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,637 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 138,627 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,688 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

small exhaust leak from front of center silencer

steel pipe into n/s/r flexi starting to rust

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,469 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,552 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 71,404 miles

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,404 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PDF, 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 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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