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W162 TRD

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,650 mi
Last recorded144,650 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 TRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 144,650 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 144,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 137,201 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 130,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 130,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2010 122,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 111,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 71,930 miles

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

o/s antiroll bar bush starting to split

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 TRD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRD, 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 TRD registered?

W162 TRD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W162 TRD safe to buy?

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