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W131 UPU

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,495 mi
Last recorded142,495 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 UPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 142,495 miles

Front Suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn slight on edge.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 141,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 23 May 2017 140,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear arch covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 139,923 miles

Rear rear axle/suspension very rusty

Fail 23 May 2016 139,923 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear axle/suspension very rusty

Pass 14 May 2015 139,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 139,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 137,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 137,066 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 128,453 miles

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

play in streering column

travel on handbrake

Fail 21 May 2013 128,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

play in streering column

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 May 2012 113,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 101,328 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2010 95,292 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 95,292 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 88,446 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 73,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 63,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 63,092 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W131 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPU, 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 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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