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W165 YNO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 YNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,116 miles

Exhaust front bracket has a hanger broken off the pipe.

Gearbox is starting to leak from the driveshaft seals.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust front bracket has a hanger broken off the pipe.

Gearbox is starting to leak from the driveshaft seals.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play and is starting to make a noise.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY ON THE LIMITS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,822 miles

Both front brake discs are worn on the inner face

Both headlight aims are low and are only just meeting the requirements

The n/s front suspension drop link has play in the ball joint nearing the limit

The n/s front tyre has a nail on the inner shoulder

The o/s registration bulb is dim

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,059 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,155 miles

front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,972 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,969 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YNO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YNO, 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 YNO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W165 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 YNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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