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W138 YOF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 YOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 94,173 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 94,166 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,651 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on shoulders

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres starting to wear low on shoulders

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,862 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,210 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,095 miles

Front brake readings fluctuating

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,067 miles

offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

water leak engin

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear.wiper split

Pass 19 May 2007 34,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 31 May 2006 30,108 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 YOF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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