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W162 RBY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 127,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 109,112 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 109,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,536 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 98,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 86,019 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 68,688 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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W162 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W162 RBY, 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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What year was W162 RBY registered?

W162 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W162 RBY safe to buy?

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