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W138 UFV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 UFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 127,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 123,242 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 123,242 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 118,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,939 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,938 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,541 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 107,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 85,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,490 miles

power steering rack misted in oil

slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,645 miles

power steering pump misting oil

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,154 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,235 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 47,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,490 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 38,490 miles

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)

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 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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