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W165 PDV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 PDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 77,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

Nearside mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all related suspension components. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside mirror damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge.

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all related suspension components. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 75,187 miles

All tyres are perished and splitting in either inner or outer sidewall

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All tyres are perished and splitting in either inner or outer sidewall

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,981 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2015 69,644 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,177 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ALL FRONT AND REAR STEERING.BRAKING,SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear inner sills corroding

Both rear inner wings corroding

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded/broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear brake pads in poor condition

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,085 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,680 miles

both front tyre sidewalls scrubbed

o/s/f tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 23,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,141 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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W165 PDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W165 PDV, 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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W165 PDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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