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2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,837 mi
Last recorded69,837 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 PDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

baffles broken up inside exhaust back box and silencer

coolant appears contaminated

engine running rough

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak from engine area.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak from engine area.

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

Pass 20 May 2015 63,912 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,426 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalla

brakes noisy

drive belt noisy

handbrake has high travel

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

offside front winng mirror cover loose

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,862 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,409 miles

Slight oil deposits noted around: AC pump, gearbox, & PAS components.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight oil deposits noted around: AC pump, gearbox, & PAS components.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,186 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre run flat

Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre run flat

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,770 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 39,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,393 miles

both number plates are starting to discolour.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W117 PDF 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 68.4%.

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 W117 PDF, 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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W117 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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