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W134 WGD

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,957 mi
Last recorded198,957 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 WGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 198,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 198,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 188,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 171,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 162,265 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 162,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 157,222 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamps slightly dull

nearside front and offside front brake discs wearing thin and corroded on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

severe engine oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 157,192 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside headlamps slightly dull

nearside front and offside front brake discs wearing thin and corroded on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

severe engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 150,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 150,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 137,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 119,198 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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W134 WGD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W134 WGD, 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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W134 WGD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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