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W126 JCB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,965 mi
Last recorded150,965 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 JCB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 150,965 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 150,953 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,471 miles

brake pedal pad minor wear

Fail 6 Feb 2012 140,470 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pedal pad minor wear

Pass 8 Feb 2011 128,074 miles

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

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

exhaust middle section heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2011 128,073 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust middle section heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,560 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 114,558 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,577 miles

Play in O/S Steering Rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 95,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 95,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 83,482 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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W126 JCB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W126 JCB, 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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W126 JCB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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