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W144 WOJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 WOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

driveshaft support bearing noisey

emmisions only just met the requirements

exhaust stystem rusty and minor blows

main feed brake pipes slightly corrroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear exhaust rubber broken

rear tyres wearing low on tread and slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2014 114,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

driveshaft support bearing noisey

emmisions only just met the requirements

exhaust stystem rusty and minor blows

front brake discs poor condition

main feed brake pipes slightly corrroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/f tyre bold inside edge and on the legal limit

rear exhaust rubber broken

rear tyres wearing low on tread and slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,561 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 103,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,987 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Nov 2010 81,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 81,796 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,726 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,986 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,359 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,017 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,017 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W144 WOJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W144 WOJ, 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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W144 WOJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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