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W122 MDP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,155 mi
Last recorded67,155 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 MDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,155 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,837 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,337 miles

Front Both tyres start cracking outer edges and between treads

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.4e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Both tyres start cracking outer edges and between treads

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 52,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Both tyres start cracking outer edges and between treads

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.4e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Both tyres start cracking outer edges and between treads

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,699 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both lower turrets. (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle presented with no coolant in the expansion bottle.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,167 miles

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

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

coolant level low.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,261 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,662 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 48,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,487 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,190 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,586 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished 1956015 both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,854 miles

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

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

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

slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,164 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

rear wiper blade split

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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W122 MDP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W122 MDP, 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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W122 MDP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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