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W153 TJM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 TJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 117,206 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 117,206 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,082 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,823 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 78,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,689 miles

both rear tyres outer walls starting to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,523 miles

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

Offside Front 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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W153 TJM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W153 TJM, 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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What year was W153 TJM registered?

W153 TJM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W153 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 TJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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