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W151 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 PPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,384 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,380 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake pipes coverd with grease .

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pipes coverd with grease .

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs lipped inner face pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,785 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,096 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 63,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,386 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 21 Feb 2006 48,206 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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W151 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W151 PPA, 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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W151 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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