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W168 UFM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 UFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,211 miles

Clean fog lamp as it has water in housing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 123,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,578 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

centre caps

sill covers

Fail 10 Nov 2012 118,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

centre caps

sill covers

Fail 17 Nov 2011 109,080 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No reverse lights

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,080 miles

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

No reverse lights

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 91,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,099 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,235 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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W168 UFM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W168 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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What year was W168 UFM registered?

W168 UFM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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