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W138 YRV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,501 mi
Last recorded63,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 YRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Fail 13 Jun 2019 63,489 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,482 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,972 miles

o/s and n/s headlight misty

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,113 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,113 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer loose (7.1.1)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,420 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,655 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,707 miles

o/s front tyre low on tread worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,825 miles

o/s front inner driveshaft boot leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,814 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,751 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,288 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 45,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YRV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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