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W127 OFT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 OFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 69,817 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 53,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 May 2019 53,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Puncture repair in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,622 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 46,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,899 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,899 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre repaired close to each

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,858 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering fluid low

Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering fluid low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,034 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 41,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,847 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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W127 OFT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W127 OFT, 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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W127 OFT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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