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W137 JBB

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,414 mi
Last recorded222,414 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 JBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 222,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 212,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 212,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 202,024 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 189,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 183,473 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 183,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 180,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 177,726 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 177,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 173,455 miles

o/s inner cvj gaitor split

Fail 5 Feb 2009 173,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s inner cvj gaitor split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 168,855 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 163,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 163,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 160,757 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 160,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W137 JBB is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W137 JBB, 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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W137 JBB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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