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W131 AJN

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,015 mi
Last recorded196,015 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 AJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 196,015 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated OFFSIDE (2.2.D.2d)

doors corroded-sills covered by covers, unable to check properly-engine/gearbox mountings defective

exhaust and mountings corroded-front bumper damaged--x2 headlamps slightly damaged and have slight movement

exhaust smoking when cold-o/s wing mirror secured by tape-n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded-x2 rear anti roll bar link bushes perished-x2 rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded-front and rear brakes juddering-rear brakes slightly binding

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits-battery has slight movement-parking brake travel

x2 front inner cv boots deteriorated-heat shield insecure-power steering pipes corroded

x2 front tyres on limit and edges worn-o/s/f track rod end has slight play and boot deteriorated

x2 handbrake cables corroded-fuel tank strap corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

x2 rear shockers slightly damp and casings damaged-x2 rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 193,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 187,215 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 187,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 182,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 182,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 177,940 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 177,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 172,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 172,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 169,640 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 169,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 166,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 154,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 124,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 106,511 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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W131 AJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W131 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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W131 AJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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