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W159 PBA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,246 mi
Last recorded97,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,246 miles

damage to o/s/r bumper

p/a/s level low

rear wiper smearing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,035 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to o/s/r bumper

p/a/s level low

rear wiper smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2008 90,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,611 miles

Damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Slight damage to o/s wing mirror caseing

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2007 75,611 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Damage to outter wall of n/s/f tyre

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to o/s wing mirror caseing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2006 51,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 51,751 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W159 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W159 PBA, 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

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What year was W159 PBA registered?

W159 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W159 PBA safe to buy?

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