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W138 BVP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,929 mi
Last recorded131,929 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 BVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,929 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 131,926 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill /arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 122,823 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 114,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside lower of wing corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 98,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 85,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 83,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,228 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,282 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,868 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 71,800 miles

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner cv gaitor insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2007 69,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,881 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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W138 BVP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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