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W164 GBX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 GBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,782 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,543 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Centre silencer outer skin rusted through

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover detached

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 114,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Both headlight lenses cloudy

Centre silencer outer skin rusted through

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover detached

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,073 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

adv exhaust coroded

adv slight movement in both rear hub rose bushes

adv slight rear brake immbalance

adv tank straps coroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 113,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

adv exhaust coroded

adv slight movement in both rear hub rose bushes

adv slight rear brake immbalance

adv tank straps coroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 103,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on dash

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covering arches and sills unable to fully see sills

tyre size 185/60r14

Pass 25 Jul 2008 84,308 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates and springs and rear sub frame has flakey corrosion

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer egde

plastic sill covers unable to check

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 44,446 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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W164 GBX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W164 GBX, 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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W164 GBX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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