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W136 GRS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,486 mi
Last recorded210,486 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 GRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 210,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 30 Jun 2015 210,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 8 Jul 2014 209,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 208,237 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sills covered.fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 208,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

sills covered.fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 197,646 miles

both front headlamp lenses crazed

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 197,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front headlamp lenses crazed

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 176,964 miles

handbrake cable rusty and nearside support insecure

offside front lower arm outer ball joint cover splitting

Fail 30 Jun 2011 176,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake cable rusty and nearside support insecure

offside front lower arm outer ball joint cover splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2010 141,082 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 141,081 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber has slight wear

Pass 3 Jul 2009 111,631 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear door handle

water pipe resting on exhaust

wipers split

Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,913 miles

1.damp around steering rack †2.front brake discs ridged †3.n/s/f tyre heavily perished on sidewalls †4.o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewalss

Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,897 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

damp around steering rack

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f tyre heavily perished on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewalls

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,643 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 60,643 miles

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

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

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

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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W136 GRS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W136 GRS, 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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W136 GRS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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