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W137 YMJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 YMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,823 miles

Exhaust brackets broken center

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,886 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant on minimum level

front exhaust flexy slight blow

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

offside front suspension arm ball joint slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

one of the front exhaust mounts are broken but system still surported

Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,633 miles

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

front exhaust flexi separated slightly blowing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,958 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,559 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,229 miles

O/S/R door not opening

Remote key fob not working

Slight coolant stains around thermostat housing

Slight squeak from F.E.A.D belt area

Wiper blades noisy and smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,806 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,033 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 57,372 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,372 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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W137 YMJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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