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W183 DWU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,634 mi
Last recorded55,634 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 DWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,634 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,634 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 39,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,284 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,928 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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W183 DWU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W183 DWU, 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 W183 DWU registered?

W183 DWU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W183 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W183 DWU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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