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W185 UGC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 UGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,301 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 121,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 113,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,515 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 100,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 86,846 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 86,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 75,765 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 75,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,042 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 UGC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W185 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

W185 UGC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W185 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 UGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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