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W112 UOT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,786 mi
Last recorded140,786 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 UOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 140,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 130,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 112,748 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 112,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 117,976 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ? WATER JACKET ON SIDE OF HEAD LEAKING , REAR CHASSIS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED , ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SLIGHT NOISE FROM STEERING RACK !

COIL PACK ON ENGINE LOOSE AND ONLY HELD IN WITH ONE BOLT IN STEAD OF FOUR !! SOME BRAKE PIPE RETAING CLIPS BROKEN ON REAR OF VEHICLE BUT PIPES STILL SECURE ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW ,

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK ON REAR JOINTS , REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE , FRONT LOWER PLASTIC COVER LOOSE ON UNDERSIDE , OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE , FRONT DISCS WORN ON INNER SIDE , NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE ,

Fail 8 Sep 2011 117,976 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

CAM BELT HISTORY ? WATER JACKET ON SIDE OF HEAD LEAKING , REAR CHASSIS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED , ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SLIGHT NOISE FROM STEERING RACK !

COIL PACK ON ENGINE LOOSE AND ONLY HELD IN WITH ONE BOLT IN STEAD OF FOUR !! SOME BRAKE PIPE RETAING CLIPS BROKEN ON REAR OF VEHICLE BUT PIPES STILL SECURE ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW ,

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK ON REAR JOINTS , REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE , FRONT LOWER PLASTIC COVER LOOSE ON UNDERSIDE , OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE , FRONT DISCS WORN ON INNER SIDE , NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE ,

Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 113,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,865 miles

Damage to Off side front wheel rim

Deep cuts to both rear tyres

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

Off side rear tyre going out of round

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage to Off side front wheel rim

Deep cuts to both rear tyres

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

Off side rear tyre going out of round

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 95,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 95,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,706 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 70,830 miles

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

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

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 UOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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