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W129 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,284 mi
Last recorded47,284 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Grease present around O/S/F inner CV boot

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sill areas have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 47,254 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Grease present around O/S/F inner CV boot

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and split around circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sill areas have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 46,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe, suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,898 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 40,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,600 miles

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 20 Apr 2015 38,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,137 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 34,024 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,482 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 27 Apr 2010 26,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W129 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W129 BFC, 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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W129 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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