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W182 UKM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 UKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 136,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside and nearside rear chassis corners marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Corroded surface under body and suspension

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Oct 2019 132,088 miles

Both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 132,045 miles

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

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

Both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Coolant level low

Corrosion under body and suspension

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,559 miles

MINOR OIL LEAK

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 19 Nov 2018 127,536 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MINOR OIL LEAK

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,742 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,742 miles

Central Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,567 miles

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

not tested due to major exhaust blow

Fail 17 Nov 2015 112,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

not tested due to major exhaust blow

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,820 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,501 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,698 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,206 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,206 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 72,284 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,284 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 30 Jan 2009 66,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,386 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 49,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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W182 UKM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W182 UKM, 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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W182 UKM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 August 2000.

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