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W159 WJN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,961 mi
Last recorded147,961 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 WJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 147,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 136,287 miles

both rear tyres on designed wear limit

Pass 22 May 2014 125,595 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 125,595 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 114,540 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 114,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 102,288 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 102,286 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 91,529 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 91,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 81,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 67,789 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 67,789 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 56,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2007 53,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 47,786 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 43,570 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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W159 WJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W159 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W159 WJN registered?

W159 WJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W159 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 WJN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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