MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brakepedal rubber worn ok when tested
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brakepedal rubber worn ok when tested
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Handbrake travel very long.
Off side rear tyre getting low at approx 2.5 mm.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Handbrake travel very long.
Off side rear tyre getting low at approx 2.5 mm.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
front exhaust mountings corroded
handbrake travel
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished
nearside rear tyre heavily perished and outer sidewall damaged advise replacment
offside front inner wing heavily corroded
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment
oil leak
rear number plate poor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
front exhaust mountings corroded
handbrake travel
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished
nearside rear tyre heavily perished and outer sidewall damaged advise replacment
offside front inner wing heavily corroded
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment
oil leak
rear number plate poor
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
child seats fitted nearside and offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belts
offside rear tyre wearing low on edges
wiper blades deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W131 YAN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W131 YAN, 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 YAN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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