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W143 MAH

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 MAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,192 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 81,579 miles

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

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

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

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

rear ex box corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,358 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion started on rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,583 miles

corrosion started on rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,723 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,014 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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W143 MAH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W143 MAH, 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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W143 MAH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W143 MAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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