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W194 MFJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 135,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 123,680 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

badly corroded underside at rear. Advise regular inspection for corrosion.

drivers front fog lamp indecure

Fail 4 May 2016 123,677 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across vehicle from rear limiter valve (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

badly corroded underside at rear. Advise regular inspection for corrosion.

drivers front fog lamp indecure

Pass 20 May 2015 115,559 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 115,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 105,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 105,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 101,816 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 97,217 miles

sills thin

Pass 13 May 2011 93,001 miles

front discs crodded

rear brake pipes crodded

Pass 14 May 2010 88,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 81,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,964 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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W194 MFJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W194 MFJ, 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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W194 MFJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W194 MFJ safe to buy?

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