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W161 NEX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,518 mi
Last recorded135,518 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 NEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 135,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,409 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 122,408 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 117,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

knock in steering

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 31 May 2013 109,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 109,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 101,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 101,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 90,779 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2011 90,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 24 Jun 2010 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,555 miles

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,650 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid getting low

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front anti-roll bars are of different castings

front suspension anti-roll bar link arm gaitors showing deterioration,offside lower missing.

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 NEX 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 68.8%.

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 NEX, 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 NEX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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