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W129 SKJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,863 mi
Last recorded82,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

center exhaust silencer slightly corroded

rear exhaust selincer slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,594 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

center rear seat belt not found in test

cracking n/s/r tyre wall recommend replacement

dampness o/s steering rack no leak found in test

rear brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,594 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

center rear seat belt not found in test

cracking n/s/r tyre wall recommend replacement

dampness o/s steering rack no leak found in test

rear brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front washers slight blocked

front wipers a little smeary

n/s/r outer tyre wall poor needs replacing soon

Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front washers slight blocked

front wipers a little smeary

n/s/r outer tyre wall poor needs replacing soon

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,218 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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W129 SKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W129 SKJ, 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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W129 SKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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