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W189 TRD

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 TRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 157,003 miles

brake pipes corroding

clutch slipping

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear inner arch and inner sill

oil leak

play nearside rear wheel bearing

play offsidesteering knuckle

Pass 3 May 2014 147,644 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

front anti roll links dust covers splitting

front brake discs worn

rear inner sills,rear chassis and rear inner arches corrosion

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroding

Fail 3 May 2014 147,644 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

front anti roll links dust covers splitting

front brake discs worn

rear inner sills,rear chassis and rear inner arches corrosion

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2013 137,122 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear inner whell arches and rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension bushes deteriorting

rear tyres worn to limit

slight knock in steering column

suspension springs corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2013 137,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

rear inner whell arches and rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension bushes deteriorting

rear tyres worn to limit

slight knock in steering column

suspension springs corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2012 124,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 124,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 124,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 111,593 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 100,218 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 100,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 87,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 87,472 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,766 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 58,367 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 58,367 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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W189 TRD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W189 TRD, 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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W189 TRD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2000.

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