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W163 POS

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 POS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,454 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear arch corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted preventing proper inspection of sills

Fail 22 Feb 2017 114,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear arch corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted preventing proper inspection of sills

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 108,661 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 108,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,911 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 103,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,251 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,166 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 96,164 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,315 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,198 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 78,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,041 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 66,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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W163 POS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W163 POS, 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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W163 POS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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