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W142 RBL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 RBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 132,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 110,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 97,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 89,926 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 77,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 May 2006 77,440 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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W142 RBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W142 RBL, 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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What year was W142 RBL registered?

W142 RBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W142 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 RBL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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