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W191 RAL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,539 mi
Last recorded177,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 RAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 177,539 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp misty

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 157,942 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

oil leak

suspension and brake components corroded

underside protected with underseal

Fail 4 Jan 2016 157,942 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

oil leak

suspension and brake components corroded

underside protected with underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2015 142,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills corroded

underside car undersealed

Fail 2 Jan 2015 142,228 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills corroded

underside car undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2014 128,995 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r handbrake lazy

underside car undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2014 128,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

underside car undersealed

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r handbrake lazy

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 27 Dec 2012 115,329 miles

all brake / fuel pipes undersealed

all suspension components undersealed

underside car heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sills slightly corroded

subframes rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2010 90,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes undersealed

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 83,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 78,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 59,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,685 miles

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

Front 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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W191 RAL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W191 RAL, 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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W191 RAL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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