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W181 FET

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 FET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,534 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,511 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 91,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 74,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,692 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,692 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,980 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 39,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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W181 FET is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W181 FET, 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 W181 FET registered?

W181 FET is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W181 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 FET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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