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W149 PBU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,281 miles

front number plate deteriorated although still readable advise replacement

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate deteriorated although still readable advise replacement

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,292 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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W149 PBU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W149 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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What year was W149 PBU registered?

W149 PBU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W149 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 PBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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