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W181 TCW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,087 mi
Last recorded161,087 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 TCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 161,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 154,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

os & ns outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

os & ns outer sill covers fitted.

os & ns rear inner & closing sills corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,605 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,337 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,230 miles

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,889 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both,offside worse. (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,776 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,776 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,252 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,433 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,215 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,518 miles

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

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 TCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W181 TCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W181 TCW registered?

W181 TCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W181 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 TCW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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