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W189 UEN

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 UEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 142,415 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 142,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 136,286 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

nearside rear tyre is slightly mishapen

offside rear tyre has a nail stuck in it

Pass 4 May 2011 126,260 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 126,255 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 110,922 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 1 Jul 2010 110,897 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,099 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,616 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 76,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/r door damage

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,681 miles

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/r door panel damaged

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

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 UEN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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