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W181 RKN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 129,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 118,427 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,174 miles

brake pipe into offside rear wheel cylinder corroded

front brake application uneven

front tyres worn on inside edge & low on legal tread

nearside front wheel buckled

section of offside main brake pipe (close to fuel filter) corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake pipe into offside rear wheel cylinder corroded

front brake application uneven

front tyres worn on inside edge & low on legal tread

nearside front wheel buckled

section of offside main brake pipe (close to fuel filter) corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,577 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

nearside wiper blade split

offside front seatr belt webbing frayed

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,537 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel buckled

nearside wiper blade split

offside front seatr belt webbing frayed

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,677 miles

offside front seatr belt webbing frayed

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,679 miles

offside front seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear and centre exhaust boxes deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear and centre exhaust boxes deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight rumble in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,730 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight rumble in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,764 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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W181 RKN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W181 RKN, 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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W181 RKN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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