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W102 JHE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,573 mi
Last recorded136,573 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 JHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 136,573 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Cable broken (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Both rear anti roll bar linkage rubber bushes cracked

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust blowing from rear box and flexy

Exhaust flexy damaged

Offside front and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 135,923 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished and cracked

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi damaged and blowing slightly

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight play on o/s steering rack arm

steering rack damp

Fail 24 May 2017 135,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished and cracked

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi damaged and blowing slightly

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight play on o/s steering rack arm

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,240 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 121,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,427 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 112,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 103,236 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 103,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,699 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,981 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bend in o/s track arm

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2011 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bend in o/s track arm

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

heat shield corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,652 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,857 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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W102 JHE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W102 JHE, 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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W102 JHE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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