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W171 PLD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,943 mi
Last recorded71,943 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 PLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,830 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,827 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,944 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011 60,944 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 50,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,080 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 43,080 miles

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

off side front tyre to be soon

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,998 miles

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 PLD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W171 PLD registered?

W171 PLD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W171 PLD safe to buy?

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