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W187 JEL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 JEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 106,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Exhaust & Middle Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn / Split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing Inner & Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Power Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Of Underside Vehicle Components General Corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs very worn

n/s/f tyre edgewear

o/s/f tyre 3.mm

o/s/f wheel damaged/buckled

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs very worn

n/s/f tyre edgewear

o/s/f tyre 3.mm

o/s/f wheel damaged/buckled

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs very worn

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

play at steering column

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,208 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/f road wheel damaged

play at lower steering column mount

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,208 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/f road wheel damaged

play at lower steering column mount

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,632 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs badly worn

play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,951 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated and image faint

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread and perished

o/s wiper smaller than correct fitment blade

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3.mm tread

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

sideways movement at steering wheel

Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre 3.mm tread

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated and image faint

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread and perished

o/s wiper smaller than correct fitment blade

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

sideways movement at steering wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,499 miles

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

front tyres have edgewear

movement at steering wheel adjuster

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres have edgewear

movement at steering wheel adjuster

n/s headlamp lense badly deteriorated

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,850 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,770 miles

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

handbrake travel near maximum

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2008 57,742 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake travel near maximum

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,662 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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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W187 JEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W187 JEL, 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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W187 JEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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