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W129 WPU

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,674 mi
Last recorded112,674 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 WPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,674 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum damp possible brake fluid not leaking at time of test

Nearside wing mirror damage

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror cover loss but still secure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,592 miles

Clutch is slipping

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 104,592 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlights are deteriated

clutch is slipping

nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy

oil leak around rocker cover gasket

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,664 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,664 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 93,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,774 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,774 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,583 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

exspantion tank empty

front discs worn thin

slight judder o/s rear brake

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 60,825 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,365 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,365 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,661 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,220 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 WPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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