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W168 YOK

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 YOK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 174,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 174,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 166,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,410 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 157,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,431 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,159 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 131,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 128,406 miles

Brake pedal non-slip rubber deteriorated

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level very low on dipstick

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2011 128,406 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Brake pedal non-slip rubber deteriorated

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

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

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

Oil level very low on dipstick

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,467 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 111,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 111,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 101,557 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 101,388 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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W168 YOK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W168 YOK, 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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W168 YOK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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