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W141 PBU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 127,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand lower reading than o/s

Nearside Rear sill end

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill end

Fail 8 Nov 2023 127,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand lower reading than o/s

Nearside Rear sill end

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill end

Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 120,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,832 miles

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

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

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

ofside cv boot slight leak

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,924 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 31 May 2018 108,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,040 miles

Nearside Front nearside rack arm slight movement at fixing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,532 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,152 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,151 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Sump corroded and leaking oil and engine breather pipe split also

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,196 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,266 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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W141 PBU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W141 PBU, 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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W141 PBU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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