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W116 PTH

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,414 mi
Last recorded133,414 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 PTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 133,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,474 miles

all wheel nuts incorrect for wheels fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 126,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

all wheel nuts incorrect for wheels fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,018 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,036 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 97,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,008 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long handbrake travel

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2010 87,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long handbrake travel

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,582 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

center rear exhauat heavily corroded

minor play at rack / nsf disc starting to corrode

osf seat belt frayed / air bag light on / rear trailling arm bushes parting

osf wing mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,515 miles

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

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

center rear exhauat heavily corroded

minor play at rack / nsf disc starting to corrode

osf seat belt frayed / air bag light on / rear trailling arm bushes parting

osf wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,904 miles

air bag light on †offside door mirror secured with tape

Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,904 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag light on †offside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 22 Jul 2006
Fail 22 Jul 2006 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 41,677 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 41,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 PTH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W116 PTH, 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 PTH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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