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W147 RVO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,568 mi
Last recorded94,568 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 93,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,796 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,439 miles

exhaust corroded rear silencer

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,654 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,062 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,916 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 51,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,710 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 42,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 27,419 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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W147 RVO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W147 RVO, 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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W147 RVO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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