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W169 UPU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 UPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,713 miles

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

exhaust rubber split

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 97,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rubber split

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,952 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,625 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,625 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,724 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,724 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff to operate

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

accident damage to n/s/r

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff to operate

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

accident damage to n/s/r

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,542 miles

n/s/r wheel arch and light cluster has accident damage

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,089 miles

Exhaust system abit corroded (esp rear and centre silencers)

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate getting poor

Fail 7 Aug 2008 60,379 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate getting poor

Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,604 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,938 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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W169 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W169 UPU, 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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W169 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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