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W146 DCY

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,635 mi
Last recorded104,635 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2019 104,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,173 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 78,316 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 67,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 61,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 50,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 47,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 41,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 36,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 31,309 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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W146 DCY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W146 DCY, 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 W146 DCY registered?

W146 DCY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W146 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W146 DCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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