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W171 ODF

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,163 mi
Last recorded149,163 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 ODF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,163 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes started to split

outer sills covered

Fail 7 Dec 2018 149,159 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes started to split

outer sills covered

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,718 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,218 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 132,423 miles

Emissions not tested serious water leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,242 miles

coolant leak from top of radiator (possible hose)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak from top of radiator (possible hose)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,975 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in rear trailing arm bush n/ s/r

Pass 19 Dec 2013 122,634 miles

centre & rear exhaust have been repaired

Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,528 miles

both rear tyres warn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,138 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 100,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,330 miles

Brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

Nsf tyre is worn on outer edge

Osf wheel slightly damaged

Rear trailing arm bushes are perished & starting to split

Some corrosion on steel brake pipes

Some surface corrosion on suspension components

Steering rack is damp

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,255 miles

Windscreen is chipped

Pass 22 Dec 2006 79,827 miles

1. Front brake discs are worn & corroded †2. Nsf & Osf inner brake pads are getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,765 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear door will not open †

offside rear light unit slightly loose on body

Fail 27 Feb 2006 72,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear door will not open †

offside rear light unit slightly loose on body

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 ODF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ODF, 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 ODF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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