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W173 JOW

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 JOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,563 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 117,538 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,095 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 113,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,661 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,592 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,239 miles

oily residue front of engine

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,442 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 74,560 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,538 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,083 miles

needs cam belt a.s.a.p was 10 years old in may

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,236 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,321 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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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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