MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil filter leaking replaced with new
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear wheel buckled slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake imbalance
boot floor wheel well corrosion on floor near to tow bar
n/s/r tyre wear on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
damp around steering rack
front suspension components slightly corroded
fuel neck rusty
interior mirror missing
linited reserve travel in handbrake
o/s/f tyre wearing low
rear subframe and components slightly corroded
slightly corroded around rear subframe mountings
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust corroded,o s r tyre on 2mm
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W179 CEB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W179 CEB, 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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W179 CEB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2000.
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