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W188 UOA

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,794 mi
Last recorded136,794 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 UOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,760 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

clutch pedal antislip/rubber missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 83,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,090 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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W188 UOA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W188 UOA, 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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What year was W188 UOA registered?

W188 UOA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W188 UOA safe to buy?

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