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W131 UGB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 UGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,897 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 129,891 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,880 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,880 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,682 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,953 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,639 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 89,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild inscure

Pass 9 Jan 2010 596,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 59,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,998 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 UGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UGB, 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 UGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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