MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
general underbody corrosion
no reverse light
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
general underbody corrosion
no reverse light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off, & flex pipe deteriorating (7.1.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust bracket broken
general under body corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front exhaust bracket broken
general under body corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has a nail in the inner side wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil level low
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
power steering rack misted in oil
slight misting of oil on power steering pump
power steering rack misted in oil
slight misting of oil on power steering pump
power steering pump misting oil
rear coil springs starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre uneven wear low tread
o/s/f inner cv boot leaking
rear coil springs corroding
rear suspension arms starting to corrode
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate fading
offside rear tyre low tread
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate fading
offside rear tyre low tread
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W138 UFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2000.
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