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W151 ALA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,310 mi
Last recorded172,310 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 ALA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 172,310 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

cam cover gasket leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2018 172,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

cam cover gasket leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2017 165,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

could not verify condition of outer body sills as fitted with plastic trims

inner body sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 121,764 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,636 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,241 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 16 Sep 2010 94,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,217 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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W151 ALA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W151 ALA, 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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W151 ALA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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