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W163 BDA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,567 mi
Last recorded169,567 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 BDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 169,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 161,188 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 161,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 153,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 153,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,664 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm.

steering lock not working.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 144,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm.

steering lock not working.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 136,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 136,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 130,463 miles

chip on screen

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes rusty at the rear end

fuel filler neck rusty

n/s/r tyre is worn to the 2mm wear bars

oil on the engine and gearbox

poss water leak

rear radius arm bushes are slightly split

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 130,463 miles

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

195/60/15 v

chip on screen

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes rusty at the rear end

fuel filler neck rusty

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre is worn to the 2mm wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

oil on the engine and gearbox

poss water leak

rear radius arm bushes are slightly split

recommend check tracking

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 125,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 125,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front fog lamps cracked.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak

Wipers poor.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 119,063 miles

Both headlamps faded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,063 miles

Both headlamps faded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 113,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 113,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 106,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,841 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 104,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

n/s/front n/s/rear and o/s/rear inner wheel rims buckled but not considered excessive

slight play in o/s/and n/s/front anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 70,124 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 70,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W163 BDA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W163 BDA, 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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W163 BDA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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