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W171 AKO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,838 mi
Last recorded108,838 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 AKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,154 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 104,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,828 miles

Engine coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 101,797 miles

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

Engine coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,601 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 98,864 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 98,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,512 miles

rear jacking points corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,512 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,042 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,068 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,806 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 66,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,327 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 63,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006

no/plates discoloured

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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W171 AKO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W171 AKO, 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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W171 AKO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W171 AKO safe to buy?

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