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W149 UHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 UHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 104,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 104,299 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 88,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust is corroding.

rear axle and components are corroding.

Fail 30 May 2022 88,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm is holed and corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust is corroding.

rear axle and components are corroding.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 86,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 82,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 78,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,226 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 70,226 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,725 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 35,705 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,705 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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W149 UHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W149 UHR, 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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What year was W149 UHR registered?

W149 UHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W149 UHR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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