CarVerify

Free Car Check

W143 PBY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Apr 2014 73,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2014 73,245 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,324 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 55,221 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,969 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W143 PBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W143 PBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W143 PBY?

You can check the full history of W143 PBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W143 PBY registered?

W143 PBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W143 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W143 PBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W143 PBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W143 PBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.