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P8 TSP

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,611 mi
Last recorded138,611 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 TSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 138,611 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 138,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights and stop lights bad operation (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 May 2016 130,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 121,267 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 121,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 111,705 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,652 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,381 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,376 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 54,751 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in inner Wall

rear Exhaust Getting weak

Pass 11 May 2007 43,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,120 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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P8 TSP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P8 TSP, 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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P8 TSP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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