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W186 WAJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,189 mi
Last recorded79,189 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding slighty

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 74,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding slighty

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,761 miles

condition of both stearing rack boots

condition of exhaust system and slight blow front pipe

heavy rust in sill areas

noise from offside drive shaft bearing

oil leak from engine

very heavy rust on both front brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,601 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

condition of both stearing rack boots

condition of exhaust system and slight blow front pipe

heavy rust in sill areas

noise from offside drive shaft bearing

oil leak from engine

very heavy rust on both front brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,196 miles

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

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

heavy rust in rear undersills & suspension

heavy rust on front brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2011 65,158 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ex heat sheilds loose

heavy rust in rear undersills & suspension

heavy rust on front brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of nearside handbrake

oil leak from engine

rust and oil on front brake pipes

rust in exhaust system

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,821 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak on engine

very heavy rust in main & rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,316 miles

heavy rust in exhaust system and slight blow center box

offside drive shaft center bearing noisy

rust on both front brake pipes

very slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,681 miles

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

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

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

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

offside driveshaft center bearing noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,441 miles

condition of front brake pads and discs

rear brake pads look about 75% worn

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 WAJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W186 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W186 WAJ safe to buy?

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