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W109 PBN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 PBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

cover on stearing wheel loose and spins

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 105,013 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,668 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 99,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm , front mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 93,540 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,916 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

offside headlamp dull-lens deteriorated

offside rear brake disc severely corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 86,916 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

offside headlamp dull-lens deteriorated

offside rear brake disc severely corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,433 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front no/plate severely cracked

offside headlamp deteriorated - beam image dull and just acceptable

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,291 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front no/plate severely cracked

offside headlamp deteriorated - beam image dull and just acceptable

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,438 miles

no/plate lamps slightly dull

offside headlamp slightly dull

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,519 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,684 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2008 51,633 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2007 46,070 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 46,070 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 38,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,131 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Fail 11 Nov 2005 31,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,247 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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W109 PBN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W109 PBN, 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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W109 PBN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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