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W141 UPU

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,868 mi
Last recorded153,868 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 UPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 153,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Wipers smearing, Both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 153,868 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both sides (1.1.C.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Wipers smearing, Both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 148,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 141,183 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 131,646 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 123,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front Tyre cut but does not exceed 25mm

Pass 29 May 2013 123,710 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front Tyre cut but does not exceed 25mm

Pass 29 May 2012 111,463 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 111,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 97,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 89,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 68,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 33,920 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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W141 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W141 UPU, 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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W141 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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