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W152 AOE

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,289 mi
Last recorded171,289 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 AOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 171,289 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel defective

Pass 27 Mar 2020 168,019 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 168,019 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 163,648 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 163,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill hole

Pass 22 Jan 2018 159,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,429 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 155,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 151,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 151,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 149,182 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 149,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front radiater insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2013 145,479 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 145,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 142,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,903 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 134,903 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front discs have slight lip on edges

n/s/f bottom ball joint (dust cover) split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 129,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 124,434 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 124,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advisorys attatched

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,990 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advisorys attatched

Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 109,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisorys attatched

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,709 miles

advisorys attatched

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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W152 AOE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W152 AOE, 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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W152 AOE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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