MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,563 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All Four Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. Exhaust System Deteriated/Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Forward-Most Trailing Arm Bushes Worn. Nearside and Offside
Rear Subframe/Suspension Generally Corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Has Play Side-To-Side (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive Travel/No Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All Four Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Heat Shield Loose Mid-Rear
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. Exhaust System Deteriated/Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Evidence Of Brake Fluid Leak On Brake Back Plate. No Visible Leak During Test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Forward-Most Trailing Arm Bushes Worn. Nearside and Offside
Rear Subframe/Suspension Generally Corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Has Play Side-To-Side (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
front brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
offside front tyre inner edge wearing low
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated
oily residue front of engine
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
oily residue front of engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake back plate appears damp but no leaks visible
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake back plate appears damp but no leaks visible
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
needs cam belt a.s.a.p was 10 years old in may
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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W173 JOW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W173 JOW, 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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W173 JOW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2000.
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