MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge ADVICE REPLACING
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Offside headlamp aim slightly weak
both front to rear brake pipes rusting bad at rear
both rear brake pipes to valve rusting bad
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge ADVICE REPLACING
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside headlamp aim slightly weak
both front to rear brake pipes rusting bad at rear
both rear brake pipes to valve rusting bad
Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Central Rear Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill area, (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Central Rear Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Centre Front Oil leak engine area ()
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above back axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides,centre areas (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,front end (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Oil leak engine area ()
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above back axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides,centre areas (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,front end (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
key excessively worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
key excessively worn
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cut to nearside rear tyre tread (no cords)
offside headlight missing locating pin (secure with bonnet shut)
whining noise from cambelt area
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W138 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 PBD, 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 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2000.
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