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W189 UOT

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,423 mi
Last recorded138,423 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 UOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 138,423 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,904 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 133,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 123,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 116,943 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 116,943 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 110,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 104,409 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s wiper split

Fail 29 Mar 2007 98,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,239 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,231 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 UOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W189 UOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 UOT registered?

W189 UOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W189 UOT safe to buy?

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