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W148 MET

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,697 mi
Last recorded96,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 MET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,697 miles

Both front wings corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system has a slight blow

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,842 miles

Both front wing corroded

Leak from gearbox noted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wing corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Leak from gearbox noted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,328 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,389 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,760 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,741 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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W148 MET is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green 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 W148 MET, 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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W148 MET is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W148 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 MET 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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