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W171 RBY

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,412 mi
Last recorded215,412 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 215,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle

multiple welding repairs carried out

Pass 20 Mar 2019 211,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 211,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing/arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 206,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 201,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 195,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 188,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 177,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes noisey

Fail 7 Mar 2014 177,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2013 168,267 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 7 Mar 2013 167,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,552 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven wear front and n/s/r tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2011 149,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 142,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 135,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 125,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 116,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,692 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 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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