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W157 UDM

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 UDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,907 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,836 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 91,836 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,041 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 77,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,064 miles

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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W157 UDM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W157 UDM, 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 W157 UDM registered?

W157 UDM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W157 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 UDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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