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W161 GCT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 GCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,278 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front wing panel lower part corroded

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 154,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

o/s front wing panel lower part corroded

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 May 2013 137,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose but secure

ns and os front tyres inner edges wearing

ns and os rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 122,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 115,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,881 miles

front anti roll bar link rod ball joints part siezed

front discs corroded

inner cv boots leaking greese

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,881 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front anti roll bar link rod ball joints part siezed

front discs corroded

inner cv boots leaking greese

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,677 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2007 93,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 GCT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W161 GCT, 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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W161 GCT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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