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W189 UKJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 146,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 138,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 135,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,927 miles

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

nearside front balljoint poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,781 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,440 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2009 73,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,939 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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W189 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W189 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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