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S30 WJL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,642 mi
Last recorded143,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 143,642 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

o/s headlight damaged and loose

plastic sill covers

water in rear fog lamp

Fail 14 Jan 2014 143,642 miles

plastic sill covers

water in rear fog lamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

o/s headlight damaged and loose

Fail 14 Jan 2013 130,731 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dent o/s/f

engine oil level on minimum

plastic sill covers

rear o/s and n/s tyres worn low on inner edges

water in rear fog and o/s registration plate lamps

Pass 14 Jan 2013 130,731 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dent o/s/f

engine oil level on minimum

plastic sill covers

rear o/s and n/s tyres worn low on inner edges

water in rear fog and o/s registration plate lamps

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,400 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished

O/S/R tyre valve perished

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 121,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished

O/S/R tyre valve perished

O/SF wiper blade has small splits

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 106,437 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,867 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,867 miles

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

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,624 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 60,880 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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S30 WJL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S30 WJL, 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 S30 WJL registered?

S30 WJL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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