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W157 TGB

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,034 mi
Last recorded88,034 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 TGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,267 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,627 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,801 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,897 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,097 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 80,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,282 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,409 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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W157 TGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W157 TGB, 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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W157 TGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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