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W152 UKJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,955 mi
Last recorded145,955 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 145,920 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 133,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 114,639 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps (1.2.1f)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,346 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 84,346 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

roof arial missing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 76,219 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

roof arial missing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,369 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,369 miles

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear Brake disc(s) in such a condition that it is slightly weakened

Pass 15 May 2009 56,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,908 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 31,078 miles

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

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 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W152 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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