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W124 YTW

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,083 mi
Last recorded140,083 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 YTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 140,083 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little ;no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats ; unable to fully inspect

evidence of oil/fluid contamination at o/s steering rack [becoming excessive]

Pass 15 May 2018 138,934 miles

Nearside Rear seat back loosely mounted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

evidence of an oil leak

mid section exhaust corroded

oil/fluid contamination at o/s steering rack

rear road springs corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

various metal brake pipes show corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination

Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination

Pass 11 May 2016 128,090 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 125,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 110,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 102,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,771 miles

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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W124 YTW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W124 YTW, 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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W124 YTW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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