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W161 SDV

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,744 mi
Last recorded61,744 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 SDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,169 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 34,808 miles

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

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 SDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

W161 SDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W161 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 SDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W161 SDV have outstanding finance?

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