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W143 NDB

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 NDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,351 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 130,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 119,192 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,192 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 6 May 2009 106,369 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FOULING O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 8 May 2008 88,368 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 88,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,016 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,496 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 NDB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W143 NDB, 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 W143 NDB registered?

W143 NDB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W143 NDB safe to buy?

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