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W157 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 PPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 115,972 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 104,737 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 104,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,752 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 90,677 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 72,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 72,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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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W157 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W157 PPA, 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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W157 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W157 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 PPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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