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W162 RAL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,048 mi
Last recorded153,048 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 RAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,048 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 153,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,118 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 147,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 144,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 138,803 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 135,274 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 111,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W162 RAL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W162 RAL, 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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W162 RAL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W162 RAL safe to buy?

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