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2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 PDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 111,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2013 111,622 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front and the offside rear tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edges

brake pedal anti-slip worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 104,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,127 miles

both headlight images poor

Fail 4 Aug 2011 99,126 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlight images poor

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,179 miles

both headlamp covers faded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,386 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHS PERRISHED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST JOINT

SUMP RUSTED AND LEAKING OIL

Fail 7 Aug 2009 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHS PERRISHED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST JOINT

SUMP RUSTED AND LEAKING OIL

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,374 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 75,374 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 61,722 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 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W142 PDF, 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 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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