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W163 TRD

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,929 mi
Last recorded148,929 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 TRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 148,929 miles

suspension noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2011 148,929 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2010 134,486 miles

exhaust very rusty and in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2010 134,486 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust very rusty and in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2009 119,149 miles

both front tyres just legal

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 119,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres just legal

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 98,216 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 98,216 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,365 miles

N/S/F spot light glass broken

O/S/f Door mirror cover broken

Fail 3 Jan 2008 88,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S/F spot light glass broken

O/S/f Door mirror cover broken

Pass 6 Jan 2007 81,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,509 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2006 76,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre splits on sidewall

o/s door mirror outer cover missing

rear wiper blade 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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W163 TRD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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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W163 TRD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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