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W153 RBL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,934 mi
Last recorded108,934 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 RBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,931 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap and inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap and inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap and inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap and inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,927 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,751 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,033 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,355 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,240 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W153 RBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W153 RBL, 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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W153 RBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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