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W143 YEV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 YEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 145,657 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 145,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 130,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 130,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 134,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 127,482 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front registration slighty deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2010 107,622 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front registration slighty deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2009 95,000 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,104 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 69,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system is very rusty and rear silencer casing is split

hand brake lever has high operation

nearside and offside no plate lights are dim

windsreen chipped in zone b

Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,156 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 YEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W143 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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