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V233 PBA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,025 mi
Last recorded165,025 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,025 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 164,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 158,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 158,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 154,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 154,155 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,367 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 147,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 140,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,864 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 128,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all rear seats folded down not allowing rear seat belt inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2012 111,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both number plate lights slightly discoloured and dim

both number plates delaminated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,190 miles

dampness around fuel tank pipes

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,935 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 73,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,365 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,000 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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V233 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V233 PBA, 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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V233 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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