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W176 RBY

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,821 mi
Last recorded140,821 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 140,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 140,821 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 130,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,210 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 107,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 107,165 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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W176 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W176 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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What year was W176 RBY registered?

W176 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W176 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 RBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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