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W169 YOA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 YOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,952 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fuel tank strap rusty

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front centre driveshaft bearing has slight noise.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering pump and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fuel tank strap rusty

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front centre driveshaft bearing has slight noise.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering pump and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,900 miles

Centre high level rear lamp not working

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,413 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 59,834 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer corrosion deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 55,205 miles

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

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2013 55,205 miles

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

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

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,033 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

this vehicle has extensive surface corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,032 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel tank strap rusty

this vehicle has extensive surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,034 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,533 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 36,533 miles

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

front brake disc dished †front brake pads 50% worn

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 YOA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc 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 W169 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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