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W187 OGJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,471 mi
Last recorded119,471 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 OGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,471 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,375 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 114,184 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 108,945 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

middle exhaust mounting rubber snapped

Pass 2 Aug 2012 103,697 miles

Air bag/SRS warning lamp on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS fluid discoloured and overfilled

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 1 Aug 2012 103,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Air bag/SRS warning lamp on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS fluid discoloured and overfilled

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,655 miles

Airbag/SRS warning lamp on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,301 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 93,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 83,486 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 78,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2007 78,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 May 2006 73,368 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 73,368 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OGJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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