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W168 RKL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 66,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,748 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,083 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 43,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 36,873 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear number plates slight damage

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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W168 RKL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W168 RKL, 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 W168 RKL registered?

W168 RKL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W168 RKL safe to buy?

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