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W165 UKJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,261 mi
Last recorded119,261 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 113,574 miles

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

engine and gearbox leaking oil

offside rear anti rollbar link rubber in a poor condition

various exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,328 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 78,888 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,888 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 63,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,342 miles

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

handbrake lever near the end of travel

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,415 miles

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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W165 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W165 UKJ, 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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What year was W165 UKJ registered?

W165 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W165 UKJ safe to buy?

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