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W132 RFM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,641 mi
Last recorded106,641 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 RFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,641 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,944 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,808 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,315 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,409 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 91,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,341 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 35,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Wipers Starting to Smear

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

Pass 13 May 2005 29,688 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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W132 RFM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W132 RFM, 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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W132 RFM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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