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2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,371 mi
Last recorded168,371 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 PDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 168,371 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 168,356 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 161,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 158,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 158,327 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 151,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 151,544 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 146,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 139,959 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 139,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 133,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 133,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 124,971 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 124,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 116,592 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 May 2013 109,851 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 103,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 96,597 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2010 89,464 miles

centre rear seat belt ratchet stiff in operation

Pass 8 May 2009 83,316 miles

ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED. CARDBOARD AROUND FUEL FILTER. ENGINE 0IL LEAKS. REAR COIL SPRING NEARSIDE NOT FORMED CORRECT. REAR DRUMS/CAPS HOLED. FRONT TYRE CHECKS REQ. FRONT LOWER GRILL ADRIFT. SLIGHT,POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP. SUMP PLUG AS SEALER/SEAL AR

Pass 2 May 2008 76,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,326 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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W193 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 W193 PDF, 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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W193 PDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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