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W128 TBY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,916 mi
Last recorded128,916 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 TBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,315 miles

both front lower ball joint gaitors are split and damaged

both front side light bulbs are slightly deterioated and dull

rear radius arm bushes have slight play and wear

Fail 22 Apr 2014 119,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower ball joint gaitors are split and damaged

both front side light bulbs are slightly deterioated and dull

rear radius arm bushes have slight play and wear

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 99,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 86,070 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 71,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 71,955 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 71,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2008 66,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 60,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,758 miles

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

left rear tyre sidewall cracking up

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 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W128 TBY, 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 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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