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W141 RBY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,909 mi
Last recorded127,909 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,393 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 124,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,754 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust back box is hitting against body

noise around aux belt area

Fail 10 Dec 2013 119,754 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust back box is hitting against body

noise around aux belt area

Pass 13 Dec 2012 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 111,385 miles

both rear road springs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

n/s door mirror has been taped up

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2011 111,385 miles

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

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

both rear road springs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

exhaust rattle

n/s door mirror has been taped up

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,781 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 97,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,724 miles

air leak from hose under inlet manifold.

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre repairable.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 79,724 miles

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

air leak from hose under inlet manifold.

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre repairable.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 56,197 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 56,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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