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W161 FGC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,110 mi
Last recorded67,110 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 FGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,110 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure O/S/Front wing damaged and head lamp (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low beam to low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Damage to head lamp and wing,No beam pattern and to high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure O/S/Front wing damaged and head lamp (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,702 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,253 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,253 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,196 miles

near side rear tyre outer shulder worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,367 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,108 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,491 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

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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W161 FGC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W161 FGC, 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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What year was W161 FGC registered?

W161 FGC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W161 FGC safe to buy?

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