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W166 YOF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,777 mi
Last recorded117,777 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 YOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 117,777 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

unable to cleary view brake pads

Pass 17 May 2013 99,725 miles

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

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 99,709 miles

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

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

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

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake slightly weak & lazy on application at time of test. Advise full brake inspection with wheels & drums removed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 83,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 79,013 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2009 75,820 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 27 May 2009 75,820 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 21 May 2008 71,722 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 71,722 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 30 May 2007 68,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2006 65,404 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight blow from centre exhaust box

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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W166 YOF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W166 YOF, 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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W166 YOF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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