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W163 UFM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,994 mi
Last recorded113,994 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 UFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,994 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 106,016 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 106,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 90,241 miles

front coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes perished and worn

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,854 miles

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,854 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,090 miles

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

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,759 miles

N/S/F tyre cuts in side wall

front brakes worn

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,964 miles

O/S/F drive shaft support bearing very rough

Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,964 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S/F drive shaft support bearing very rough

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

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 UFM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W163 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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