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W173 RRA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,792 mi
Last recorded152,792 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 RRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 152,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake osr not working

nsr tyre deflated

Fail 25 Jun 2008 138,215 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 138,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 128,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 128,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 111,663 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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W173 RRA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W173 RRA, 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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What year was W173 RRA registered?

W173 RRA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W173 RRA safe to buy?

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