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W119 PBA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 136,476 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 134,247 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 134,247 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,763 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 130,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,853 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,925 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 102,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,419 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 98,419 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,784 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,165 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,920 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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W119 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W119 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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W119 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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