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W185 TJM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 TJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,840 miles

o/s door mirror glass slightly insecure

rear exhaust section corroding & starting to blow slightly

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,021 miles

brake pads not checked

handbrake travel

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,594 miles

unable to test rear seat belts as seats are folded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 65,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

pads not checked, discs starting to wear †2 brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,528 miles

pads not checked, discs starting to wear †2 brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,703 miles

1 front brake discs wearing †2 slight play in steering rack †3 slight exhaust blow from centre box

Fail 13 Mar 2006 53,703 miles

1 front brake discs wearing †2 slight play in steering rack †3 slight exhaust blow from centre box

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Mar 2005 45,322 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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W185 TJM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W185 TJM, 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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What year was W185 TJM registered?

W185 TJM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W185 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 TJM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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