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W108 DOE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 DOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 150,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 150,378 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 143,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,237 miles

Offside Front slightly rough

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

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

Rear both rear slightly rough

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 140,237 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front slightly rough

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

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

Rear both rear slightly rough

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 135,705 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Sep 2014 131,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,910 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,806 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 101,941 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 91,143 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,143 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 80,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,759 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,914 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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W108 DOE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W108 DOE, 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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W108 DOE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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