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W129 YFR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,402 mi
Last recorded112,402 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 YFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 112,402 miles

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

Play in N/S/F anti roll bar drop link

Various under body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,523 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

slightly frayed edge nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slightly frayed edge nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,183 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,365 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness around power steering rack

front brake discs worn/corroded

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,496 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake fluid low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,506 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,504 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 56,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 1 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YFR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFR, 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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What year was W129 YFR registered?

W129 YFR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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