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W128 PBA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

215,798 mi
Last recorded215,798 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 215,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2021 215,798 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2021 215,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 200,518 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 200,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 174,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 174,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 188,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 173,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 173,866 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 173,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension componants surface corrosion

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,467 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 111,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,431 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 2 Apr 2015 65,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,122 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,169 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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W128 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W128 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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W128 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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