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W151 UDP

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,133 mi
Last recorded144,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 UDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 144,133 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 29 Apr 2020 144,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,217 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,217 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2016 132,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear & center (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 132,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 129,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 129,019 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 124,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 124,330 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,392 miles

Metal exhaust hanger corroded

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear sill edges damaged

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 118,392 miles

Metal exhaust hanger corroded

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear sill edges damaged

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 30 May 2012 110,062 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate fadded and water damaged close to limits

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2011 101,748 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampnes around power steering pump

front and rear number plates deteriorated

suspension components corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,800 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 92,800 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,364 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate water damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2008 78,051 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel tank straps corroded

aerial whip missing

air freshener removed prior to test

exhaust rear section & boxes in a poor condition

heavy dampness around steering rack

n/s/f fog light insecure

o/s/f headlight aim on upper limits

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brake discs scored & lipped

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2007 74,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine running lumpy

osf headlight unit slightly loose

osr bearing slightly noisy

rear no. plate poor

Fail 30 May 2007 74,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine running lumpy

osf headlight unit slightly loose

osr bearing slightly noisy

rear no. plate poor

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,814 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 UDP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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