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W138 BDA

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 BDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017
Fail 4 May 2017 112,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,864 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 93,080 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,476 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,473 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,891 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2008 74,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 15 May 2008 73,617 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,617 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 67,581 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 May 2007 67,581 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2006 62,362 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 62,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W138 BDA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W138 BDA, 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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W138 BDA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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