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W126 CBL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,766 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 128,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 123,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,596 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,175 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,828 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 101,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,050 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 89,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,134 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,647 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,710 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 58,292 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,428 miles

Left hand rear shock absorber noisy in operation

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

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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W126 CBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W126 CBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W126 CBL registered?

W126 CBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W126 CBL safe to buy?

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