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W181 OEL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,423 mi
Last recorded125,423 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 OEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 119,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 114,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,737 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,605 miles

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

Steering wheel has light movement up and down

Pass 16 Nov 2019 95,901 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,782 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,911 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,911 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,012 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT FLEXI , STEERING COLUMN JOINTS WORN, ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,554 miles

STEERING COLUMN WORN ON TOP JOINT , SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT LOWER POINT OF STEERING COLUMN GOING IN TO RACK , WOULD ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,190 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,190 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2011 60,060 miles

Air conditioning system - pump appears to be leaking.

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover split.

Nearside rear wheel bearing appears slightly rough when roatated.

Offside front tyre appears deflated.

Steering column top bearing has slight freeplay.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,060 miles

Air conditioning system - pump appears to be leaking.

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover split.

Nearside rear wheel bearing appears slightly rough when roatated.

Offside front tyre appears deflated.

Steering column top bearing has slight freeplay.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air con rad broken & damaged

engine leaking oil

engine oil over filled

o/s/f brake noisey on r.b.t

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,200 miles

both rear tyres have one cut in tread pattern but not exposing cords

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,711 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 OEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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