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W142 UGC

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 UGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre close to outer wear bar and tread cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,879 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre close to outer wear bar and tread cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,815 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,205 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,193 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,903 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,598 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,589 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 27,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,929 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 26,021 miles

centre rear seat belt not releasing

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit tread down to 2/3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,293 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 UGC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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