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W149 PPF

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 PPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 118,839 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 110,672 miles

advised front number plate cracked

advised osf fog lamp loose

advised poss coolant leak

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised rear box slight blow

advised rear number plate delamanated

Fail 1 May 2014 110,672 miles

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

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

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

advised front number plate cracked

advised osf fog lamp loose

advised poss coolant leak

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised rear box slight blow

advised rear number plate delamanated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,722 miles

advised chip in screen

advised coolant leak

advised front nimber plate cracked

advised oil leak

advised osf mirror been taped

advised rear number plate delaminted

Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

advised chip in screen

advised coolant leak

advised front nimber plate cracked

advised oil leak

advised osf mirror been taped

advised rear number plate delaminted

Pass 21 May 2012 91,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 91,240 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,594 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 80,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,374 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 79,374 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,457 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,711 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nearside front fog lamp missing

offside front fog lamp not working

windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2006 51,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W149 PPF is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W149 PPF, 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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W149 PPF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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