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W128 AJN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,226 mi
Last recorded125,226 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 AJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face reduced contact area (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face coroded and reduced contact area (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end mounting link (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn inner shoulders and perished sidewalls

engine sump has corrosion blisters likely to perforate

exhaust leak between manifold and system

heavy corrosion to subframe and suspension

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and corrosion stained (6.3.1d)

severe auxiliary belt squeal

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,906 miles

doors rusty

front brake pipes slight corroded

front brakes discs corroded

front brakes slight binding

front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn edgfes

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre low edges

rear brakes slight fluctuation

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber areas rusty

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

sill covers fitted

tyre valves perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 119,906 miles

Rear fog lamp not working 382 fitted (1.3.2b)

doors rusty

front brake pipes slight corroded

front brakes discs corroded

front brakes slight binding

front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn edgfes

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre low edges

rear brakes slight fluctuation

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber areas rusty

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

sill covers fitted

tyre valves perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank securing straps are rusty

nearside front wheel is binding slightly

nearside rear tailgate shock absorber is broken at mounting

plastic cover sills are fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,102 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank securing straps are rusty

nearside front wheel is binding slightly

nearside rear tailgate shock absorber is broken at mounting

plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 109,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

sill trims fitted

small marks on screen

Fail 9 Apr 2014 109,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

sill trims fitted

small marks on screen

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f brake disc showing signs of excess heat

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,875 miles

Both rear coil springs corrodied

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

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 100,873 miles

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

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

Both rear coil springs corrodied

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

Hand brake travel long ???

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

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

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper worn

o/s wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

wipers poor

Fail 30 Apr 2011 91,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

wipers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,547 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2009 70,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

plastic door sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2009 70,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic door sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2008 61,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 61,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 52,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 44,585 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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W128 AJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W128 AJN, 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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W128 AJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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