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A12 BRB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

47,384 mi
Last recorded47,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BRB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 47,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 47,367 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 42,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 27,343 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 27,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 15,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 15,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 15,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 14,907 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 14,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 14,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 14,491 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 14,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 14,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,714 miles

both front and rear tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 13,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 11,100 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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A12 BRB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 A12 BRB, 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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What year was A12 BRB registered?

A12 BRB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is A12 BRB safe to buy?

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