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W154 UKJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,211 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,821 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 104,821 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Rear Box and Middle Box is slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration light lens is slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Rear Box and Middle Box is slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration light lens is slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,241 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2013 93,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,240 miles

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

Nearside front alloy wheel bent

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,639 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,679 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,654 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tailbox very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,055 miles

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

tailbox very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 65,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

radiator drain bung leaking

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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W154 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W154 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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W154 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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