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W187 RJB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,326 mi
Last recorded138,326 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 RJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,326 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 138,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 130,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,035 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,676 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible hose (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust sheild insurcure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,832 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,119 miles

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 9 Aug 2010 71,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,483 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 64,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,515 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 50,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,024 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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W187 RJB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W187 RJB, 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 RJB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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