MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted
rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted
rear brake pads wearing low
exhaust system rusty and outer skins corroded
front brake pads starting to wear low and discs lipped
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge
nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread
slight engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust system rusty and outer skins corroded
front brake pads starting to wear low and discs lipped
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge
nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread
slight engine oil leak
front screen chipped
middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
nearside rear tyre tread perishing
front screen is chipped
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
slight engine oil leak
front screen chipped
middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
slight engine oil leak and steering rack damp
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
middle and rear sections of exhaust outer skins corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
offside front tyre has 2mm tread
middle and rear sections of exhaust outer skins corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
offside front tyre has 2mm tread
exhaust system is rusty
middle and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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W161 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W161 YHJ, 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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W161 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2000.
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