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W158 NDX

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 NDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

assorted mods,skirts,suspension,exhaust,lights,filters etc

coolant low

n/s headlamp adjuster u/s,unable to assess repair due to sealant etc,refer also prior fail/advise

o/s h/lamp poor pattern/discoloured

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r radius bush corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear reflecters obscured,side repeaters poor visibility

rear subframe,suspension,inner sills,shock mounts-corroded,unable to assess sills due to trims

Fail 12 Apr 2017 115,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end behind trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end behind trim (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

assorted mods,skirts,suspension,exhaust,lights,filters etc

coolant low

o/s h/lamp poor pattern/discoloured

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r radius bush corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear reflecters obscured,side repeaters poor visibility

rear subframe,suspension,inner sills,shock mounts-corroded,unable to assess sills due to trims

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,207 miles

Nearside play in rack

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clap corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 108,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement radius arm at floor mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure mount detaching from boot (1.1.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers poor/smearing

assorted mods,filters/wheels/body etc

coolant low

cutting out

exhaust clamp rotted thru/insecure ,exhaust flexi corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r radius arm bush seperating

rear inner sills,rear subframe-corrosion

rear reflecters obscured by body kit

side repeaters poor visibility

unable to properly assess o/s/f hub area due to bind/balljoint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,516 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all outer tyre sidewall has cuts

coolant & power steering level low

vehicle been modified

wipres poor

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all outer tyre sidewall has cuts

coolant & power steering level low

headlamp deteriorated o/s

o/s/f slight brake bind

vehicle been modified

wipres poor

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,408 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 8 Mar 2014 95,395 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,868 miles

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

both rear brake disc`s rusty and pitted on inner and outer face.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake disc`s rusty and pitted on inner and outer face.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 63,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f outer sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f outer sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,018 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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W158 NDX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W158 NDX, 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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W158 NDX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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