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W181 NEN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,564 mi
Last recorded106,564 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 NEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 106,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion on rear coil springs

Corrosion on rear subframe

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Plastic trim covering sills

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link bar

Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,898 miles

Plastic trim on outer sills

Corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2023 104,877 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Plastic trim on outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,467 miles

Corrosion on rear floors/inner wings

Extensive welding repairs to rear inner sills

Fail 22 Jul 2022 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on rear floors/inner wings

Extensive welding repairs to rear inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,218 miles

Corrosion on rear inner wings

Front seat belt webbing frayed at o/s

Plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 2 Aug 2021 101,127 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear inner wings

Front seat belt webbing frayed at o/s

Plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,757 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes near tank

Corrosion on rear inner wings and inner sills

Corrosion on rear subframe

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,757 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear brake pipes near tank

Corrosion on rear inner wings and inner sills

Corrosion on rear subframe

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,407 miles

Plastic trim covering outer sills

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Seatbelt webbing at o/s front fraying

Fail 30 Jul 2019 95,307 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trim covering outer sills

Play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Seatbelt webbing at o/s front fraying

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,316 miles

Corrosion on front and mid exhaust sections

Corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Corrosion starting under rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pas rack damp

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,108 miles

Corrosion on front and mid exhaust sections

Corrosion under front arches and coil springs

Corrosion under rear inner arches, brake pipes and coil springs

N/s front wing damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel damaged

Pas rack damp with oil

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,572 miles

Corrosion on subframes

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,974 miles

Corrosion on rear springs and front shockers.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on front shockers o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s.

Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edge.

Nail in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,945 miles

o/s rear road wheel slightly damaged,slight play in o/s bottom ball joint,n/s rear tyre wearing low,front discs lipped, pas rack damp.rear subframe rusty.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,300 miles

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

tank strap and exhaust flexy corroded ,nail in o/s rear tyre,oil leak on power steering rack.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,300 miles

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

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

tank strap and exhaust flexy corroded ,nail in o/s rear tyre,oil leak on power steering rack.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,655 miles

front brake discs lipped,pas rack damp,rear tyres perishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,993 miles

eexhaust corroded,nail in o/s rear tyre,rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,992 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,901 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,390 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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W181 NEN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W181 NEN, 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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W181 NEN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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