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W171 ROT

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 ROT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,606 miles

Nearside Front mirror getting lose

Nearside Rear inner wall perished

front brakes getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2016 103,604 miles

Emissions not tested severe missfire + cutting out (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside & offside headlamps have no clear patterns - headlamps deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut - opens up when weight applied (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pad(s) getting low

nearside mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,940 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 99,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside mirror casing loose.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside mirror casing loose.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,261 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing loose.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 88,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside mirror casing loose.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front washer jet weak.

play in offside front track rod inner joint.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,914 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres cracking.

nearside front washer jet weak.

play in offside front track rod inner joint.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 71,379 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,157 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,820 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,826 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 ROT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROT, 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 ROT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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