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W174 YHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

139,151 mi
Last recorded139,151 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 139,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 May 2025 138,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 138,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 136,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 136,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 135,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material requires attention (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quarters (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 135,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 133,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 133,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 132,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm and worn on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,304 miles

Rear exhaust mount split. advise attention

Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,582 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,691 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 122,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 119,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 115,026 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,843 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

Fail 10 Aug 2011 106,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,964 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

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

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,121 miles

front pads worn low

slight bulging in nearside rear tyre....185/65R14H

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,174 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm.

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,042 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs are corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 89,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs are corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 84,285 miles

offside rear tyre tread is worn on the edges

oil leak

rear and centre exhaust silencers are corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,211 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the edges

oil leak

rear and centre exhaust silencers are corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,142 miles

exhaust corroded

front wiper ends are starting to split

offside rear wheel rim damaged

power steering rack is damp

rear suspension bushes starting to wear

Pass 14 Nov 2005 64,635 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damp in nearside headlamp unit

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

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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W174 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W174 YHJ, 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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W174 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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