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TOB 158Y

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,553 mi
Last recorded155,553 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 158Y
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 155,553 miles

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

discs worn

o/s mirror craccked

Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to the rear being full.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 138,438 miles

O/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2011 138,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 125,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 109,830 miles

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

nearside inner door panel torn and offside front hubcap trim is missing

offside rear wheelarch and outer/inner sills poor and corroded

washer bottle leaking water badly

windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2008 97,940 miles

damage to n/s front wing and damp inside head lamp

oil leak between engine and gearbox

rear exhausts casings are corroded through

rear o/s wheel arch is corroded and wheel centre cap is missing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,299 miles

exhaust is poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

nearside front wing damaged

nearside headlamp is condensated

offside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,327 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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TOB 158Y is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TOB 158Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOB 158Y registered?

TOB 158Y is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is TOB 158Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOB 158Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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