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W152 MBR

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,157 mi
Last recorded141,157 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 MBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 141,157 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. 195/60-15.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 141,154 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. 195/60-15.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,949 miles

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

Rear exhaust hitting body.

Rear of vehicle starting to rust.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 136,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hitting body.

Rear of vehicle starting to rust.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 132,280 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. 195/60-15.

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

Front exhaust brackets corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 132,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. 195/60-15.

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

Front exhaust brackets corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,041 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear underside of vehicle starting to rust slightly.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,037 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear underside of vehicle starting to rust slightly.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 122,365 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,377 miles

front pads low

Fail 10 Jan 2011 112,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2009 105,229 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,966 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 89,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 80,124 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 80,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MBR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MBR, 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 MBR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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