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W141 HBV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 HBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 95,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,176 miles

nearside number plate light unit loose

reverse light n/w

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,173 miles

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

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

both front tyres excessively worn on inner edge, both getting low 2-3mm and nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside number plate light unit loose

reverse light n/w

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,758 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre size 195/60 15 88v

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,346 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 35,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges and getting low @ 3mm. (legal limit 1.6mm)

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 HBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 W141 HBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W141 HBV registered?

W141 HBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W141 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W141 HBV 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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