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W161 PPF

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,511 mi
Last recorded60,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 PPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,511 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 58,876 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Date stamped 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 54,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 53,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,605 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,443 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,118 miles

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 PPF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W161 PPF registered?

W161 PPF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W161 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 PPF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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