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W186 FKE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,809 mi
Last recorded132,809 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 FKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 132,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 132,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,982 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 124,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,501 miles

Bad oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 2.2mm low on edge ,,195/60/15/88v budget //m&s

Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bad oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 2.2mm low on edge ,,195/60/15/88v budget //m&s

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,691 miles

A c leak

Exhaust heat shield not secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front spot light damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,721 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,665 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 30,996 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,996 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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W186 FKE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W186 FKE, 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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W186 FKE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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