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W118 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

70,959 mi
Last recorded70,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 PPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 70,919 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 65,138 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,965 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front obligatory mirror outer casing insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front obligatory mirror outer casing insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,833 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR COVER INSECURE

Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR COVER INSECURE

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,328 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,227 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,227 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Numberplate has slight damage

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,529 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT RAUGHNESS

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,903 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 52,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,981 miles

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

offside front mirror casing insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,853 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,273 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 47,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,038 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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W118 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 W118 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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W118 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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