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W103 CUB

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,859 mi
Last recorded128,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 CUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,859 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,859 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,033 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 1 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 106,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,224 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 95,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,412 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,668 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,166 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating. †Exhaust corroded. †Oil leaks.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,394 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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W103 CUB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W103 CUB, 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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W103 CUB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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