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W159 MOD

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,035 mi
Last recorded137,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 MOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 137,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 117,544 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,712 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 116,707 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,419 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front rack boot twisted

nearside front tyre damged on sidewall

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 114,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front rack boot twisted

nearside front tyre damged on sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 112,112 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 112,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 108,037 miles

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

offside driveshaft bearing rough

Fail 7 Jan 2008 108,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside driveshaft bearing rough

Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,041 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 95,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

20mm and 15mm splits in tread of n/s/f tyre not to cords

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center and rear exhaust section very rusty

front brake discs quite large wear lips

indicators dont self cancel

small split in n/s/r tyre tread not to cords

Pass 5 Jan 2006 83,467 miles

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

rear wiper split

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 MOD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W159 MOD, 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 MOD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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