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W102 LBF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

126,728 mi
Last recorded126,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 LBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 126,728 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened stay bar bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened stay bar bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened stay bar bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel hubs showing heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filler neck brackets and tube showing corrosion

Rear subframe showing corrosion and adjoing suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 116,111 miles

Front strut/ shock legs showing corrosion

Front subframe showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2021 116,111 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shock legs / spring cups showing corrosion

Front subframe showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember / chassis corroded

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 111,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2020 111,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened radiator support corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,686 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe showing sines of corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe showing sines of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing both outer edges

Fail 21 Dec 2017 95,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing both outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,145 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Front Half of the exhaust bracket corroded off (exhaust still secure)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 89,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes wearing

both front and o/s/r tyre low on edges and cracking

brackets on front section of exhaust weak

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 86,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes wearing

both front and o/s/r tyre low on edges and cracking

brackets on front section of exhaust weak

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front headlights fogged up

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front headlights fogged up

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,556 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all rear suspension bushes wearing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flexi section of exhaust wearing

fuel filler neck rusting

fuel tank straps rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all rear suspension bushes wearing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flexi section of exhaust wearing

fuel filler neck rusting

fuel tank straps rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,879 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system rusting

heat shields insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,118 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aircon rad weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle box outer cover wearing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,118 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aircon rad weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle box outer cover wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,991 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,444 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 46,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,367 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 LBF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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