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W167 PPA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 PPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 93,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 75,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 66,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 65,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,774 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,658 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,533 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre/rear exhaust deyeorated.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,472 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 63,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,179 miles

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

tracing front tyre

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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W167 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W167 PPA, 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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W167 PPA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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