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W143 RMJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 129,918 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 28 May 2015 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 24 May 2014 120,362 miles

195/60/15 t

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn to limit, need changings now

offside front fog light damaged

offside rear tyre worn low

rear suspension corroded and covered in mud

slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 24 May 2014 120,362 miles

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

195/60/15 t

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn to limit, need changings now

offside front fog light damaged

offside rear tyre worn low

rear suspension corroded and covered in mud

slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 28 May 2013 110,098 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket not attached

heat shield damaged above centre box

slight play in near side roll bar

Fail 24 May 2013 109,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket not attached

heat shield damaged above centre box

slight play in near side roll bar

Pass 25 May 2012 99,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 99,638 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 92,252 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 92,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 73,844 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,475 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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W143 RMJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W143 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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W143 RMJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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