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W142 BHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,148 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear tyre has some wear and deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak/level low

Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,398 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub-frame at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear tyre has some wear and deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant leak/level low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,004 miles

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

some corrosion to underside suspension components consistent with age

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,222 miles

Coolant level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,222 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outersills covered by plastic shields

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,452 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt found laying on offside of subframe

offside rear inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,048 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,238 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

slight exhaust blow at centre box

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,651 miles

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

front brake pad's low

Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,605 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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W142 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W142 BHJ, 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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W142 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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