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W176 UGE

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,169 mi
Last recorded102,169 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 UGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 102,169 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

rear suspension component's corrode but not excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

rear suspension component's corrode but not excessive at time of test

Pass 1 May 2015 94,815 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 94,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 89,154 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,106 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,106 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,708 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 73,081 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 73,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust downpipe flexi joint in poor condition

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy dampness to power steering pump

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,662 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 68,662 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,567 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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W176 UGE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W176 UGE, 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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W176 UGE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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