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T3 WBT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,441 mi
Last recorded138,441 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 WBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,441 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is worn.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket has corroded through.

Fuel filter screw is missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade is worn.

Nearside rear door is corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 128,015 miles

Bolt is missing from fuel filter bracket.

Both bumpers are damaged.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket has corroded through.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 127,915 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket has corroded through.

Bolt is missing from fuel filter bracket.

Both bumpers are damaged.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Oil on minimum.

Pass 31 Dec 2011 118,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2011 118,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front bumper damaged

oil filler cap faulty

oil not touching dip stick

power steering fluid on minimum

rear brakes 29% out of balance

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,170 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 106,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

All four tyres appear to have been run at low pressure

Both front tyres in poor condition and wearing on edges

Handbrake cables look poor

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,525 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cant see rear brake pads

Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cant see rear brake pads

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,186 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,384 miles

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

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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T3 WBT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T3 WBT, 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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T3 WBT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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