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W116 BCF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,278 mi
Last recorded122,278 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 BCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 122,278 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 122,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2016 117,790 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 117,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 110,293 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 110,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 102,765 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2014 102,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front exhaust surport bracket broken

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 94,120 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 19 May 2012 86,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 86,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 78,632 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 78,587 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 74,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 66,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 51,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,950 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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W116 BCF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc 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 W116 BCF, 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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W116 BCF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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