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W159 DCY

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

116,254 mi
Last recorded116,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front corroded. Rear Rubber split system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Close to limit and Worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wing has corrosion.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,132 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner sill at rear may require attention in near future.

Heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp[s dull

heavy surface corrosion on and around rear suspension components

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp[s dull

heavy surface corrosion on and around rear suspension components

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,443 miles

heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,845 miles

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

MAJOR Corrosion underside vehicle

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 94,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

MAJOR Corrosion underside vehicle

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,408 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Light scratch in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And both rears. (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Light scratch in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And both rears. (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,479 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,911 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres low inner edge

front brake discs corroding

rear suspension components corroding

wiper damage to windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

both front tyres low inner edge

centre exhaust box corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

sill covers fitted

wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,482 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,577 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,577 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

airbag light on

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

all rear suspension components, surface corrosion

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,138 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREA'S

Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREA'S

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,650 miles

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

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

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

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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W159 DCY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 W159 DCY, 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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W159 DCY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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