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W131 RAL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,198 mi
Last recorded144,198 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 144,198 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 144,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,429 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 128,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 113,328 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,328 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,595 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 106,595 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,072 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking on tread

Pass 24 May 2007 70,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,120 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 RAL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RAL, 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 RAL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W131 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 RAL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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