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W178 RBY

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,691 mi
Last recorded161,691 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 161,691 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 150,800 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 142,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 142,865 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

suspension low all arround /slightly weakened

Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake anti slip slightly worn

floor slghtly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 124,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 115,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,245 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,780 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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W178 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W178 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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W178 RBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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