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W141 GRS

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 GRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,967 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H DOOR MIRROR CASING INSECURE.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT SQUEAK AT ENGINE PULLEYS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H SIDE OF STEERING RACK.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,977 miles

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

engine oil level at minimum

fuel filler pipes corroded

left hand door mirror casing insecure

metal fuel pipes corroded

power steering fluid level at minimum

power steering pipes corroded

right hand number plate slightly dull

slight wear in inner steering arm joints

slightly poor image at both headlamps

Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,977 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil level at minimum

fuel filler pipes corroded

left hand door mirror casing insecure

metal fuel pipes corroded

power steering fluid level at minimum

power steering pipes corroded

right hand number plate slightly dull

slight wear in inner steering arm joints

slightly poor image at both headlamps

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,459 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

left hand front anti-roll bar link boot burst

metal fuel pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

left hand front anti-roll bar link boot burst

metal fuel pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

right hand front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,064 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,811 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Near-side inner c.v boot insecure.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,932 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 44,932 miles

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

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

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

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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W141 GRS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W141 GRS, 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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W141 GRS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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