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W116 PHB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,700 mi
Last recorded133,700 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 PHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,700 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 133,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 112,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,424 miles

n/s/f wiper blade slight split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,100 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,860 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,837 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 PHB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W116 PHB, 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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What year was W116 PHB registered?

W116 PHB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W116 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 PHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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