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W112 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 PPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,326 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 129,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,751 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 120,332 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 120,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,170 miles

offside mirror taped on , but not likely to fall off

Fail 21 Dec 2015 117,170 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside mirror taped on , but not likely to fall off

Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 115,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes at load sensor corroded

coolant level low

offside rear brake has slight bind

power steering rack damp

rear radius arms bushes splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2013 112,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and worn on edges

oil leak

power steering rack damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 112,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and worn on edges

oil leak

power steering rack damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 109,779 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 109,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,065 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,052 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

o/s rear tyre slightly misshaped

rear n/s seat security

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,676 miles

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

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)

front grill insecure.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 99,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

front grill insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode

n/s outer sill damaged

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear. travel in handbrake

rear o/s door damaged. front and rear subframes and mountains starting to deteriorate

small crack in front number plate

Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode

n/s outer sill damaged

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear. travel in handbrake

rear o/s door damaged. front and rear subframes and mountains starting to deteriorate

small crack in front number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2007 89,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,354 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 77,354 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W112 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W112 PPA, 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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W112 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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