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W151 UTF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn from inner edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,513 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

service brake efficiency only just met system requires adjustment/repair

Fail 25 Jan 2016 125,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

service brake efficiency only just met system requires adjustment/repair

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,950 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 102,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 84,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,707 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 67,245 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 67,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,072 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 UTF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W151 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W151 UTF registered?

W151 UTF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W151 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 UTF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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