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W153 PBY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,641 mi
Last recorded64,641 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 PBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 64,641 miles

205 50 16 87 w

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both the front coil springs are corroded

both the rear coil springs are corroded

both the rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2006

the front pipe and center box are corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2014 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

205 50 16 87 w

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both the front coil springs are corroded

both the rear coil springs are corroded

both the rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2006

the front pipe and center box are corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2006 205 50 zr 16 87 w

front pipe flexy is in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,253 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,506 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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W153 PBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W153 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.

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W153 PBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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