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W161 YOA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,645 mi
Last recorded102,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,645 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nsr door dosent open from the inside

Fail 6 Dec 2014 102,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nsr door dosent open from the inside

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,684 miles

both front headlamps tarnished

heavy oil leak & smell of burning oil vapour in vehicle

n/s/f antirol bar link pin top dust rubber split

travel on park brake lever

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,679 miles

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

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

both front headlamps tarnished

heavy oil leak & smell of burning oil vapour in vehicle

n/s/f antirol bar link pin top dust rubber split

travel on park brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,935 miles

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

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

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter split.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 63,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter split.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,406 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

knock in steering

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2008 59,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

knock in steering

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,251 miles

Front and rear silencers outer skins corroded through.

N/S/F tyre on limit.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/.F tyre 2.5mm tread depth left.

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,251 miles

Front and rear silencers outer skins corroded through.

N/S/F tyre on limit.

O/S/.F tyre 2.5mm tread depth left.

Rear number plate faded.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,259 miles

Outer skin corroded through on front and rear silencer. Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

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 YOA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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