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W142 RMJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,355 mi
Last recorded197,355 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 197,355 miles

Brake pipes rusted front to rear

Nearside Rear Coil spring heavily rusted

Offside Front Steering rack has very slight play

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

sill panels scabbby underside

Fail 4 Apr 2018 197,355 miles

Brake pipes rusted front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring heavily rusted

Offside Front Steering rack has very slight play

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

sill panels scabbby underside

Pass 21 Mar 2017 188,680 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Rear shock covers deteriorated

door mirrors deteriorated (taped up)

parking brake has travel

Pass 5 Apr 2016 180,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both door mirrors taped up

both rear shock dust covers loose

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2015 172,449 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 172,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 159,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 146,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip cover worn

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,322 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 112,322 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,393 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 RMJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 W142 RMJ, 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 RMJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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