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W138 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 PPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 69,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.70 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/ side and n/side outer sills have platic skirts on not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,628 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,628 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,873 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,424 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,187 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in tread area

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 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PPA, 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 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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