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W138 PBD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,090 mi
Last recorded156,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 PBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 156,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge ADVICE REPLACING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside headlamp aim slightly weak

both front to rear brake pipes rusting bad at rear

both rear brake pipes to valve rusting bad

Fail 28 Jun 2018 156,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge ADVICE REPLACING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside headlamp aim slightly weak

both front to rear brake pipes rusting bad at rear

both rear brake pipes to valve rusting bad

Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,069 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,066 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill area, (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,904 miles

Centre Front Oil leak engine area ()

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides,centre areas (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,front end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 139,904 miles

Centre Front Oil leak engine area ()

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides,centre areas (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,front end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 128,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 128,525 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 118,283 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 118,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 110,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 106,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 106,268 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 97,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 91,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

key excessively worn

Fail 3 May 2010 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

key excessively worn

Pass 6 May 2009 86,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 86,592 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut to nearside rear tyre tread (no cords)

offside headlight missing locating pin (secure with bonnet shut)

whining noise from cambelt area

Pass 6 May 2008 80,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 80,618 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2007 74,843 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 74,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 69,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 69,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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W138 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W138 PBD, 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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W138 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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