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W131 YAN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,893 mi
Last recorded178,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 YAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 178,893 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 178,867 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 173,230 miles

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

brakepedal rubber worn ok when tested

Fail 30 Jan 2014 173,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 164,753 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 165,475 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 155,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 155,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 148,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 145,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 23 Mar 2010 145,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 141,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 20 Mar 2009 141,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 137,625 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 137,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 131,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 131,358 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 111,314 miles

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)

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 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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