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W168 GBX

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 GBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 123,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor adjacent seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent passenger seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor adjacent seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill adjacent drivers seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 123,315 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 123,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion in rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,502 miles

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

corrosion in brake pipe unions to cylinders

corrosion in rear brake compensator linkage

corrosion in rear subframe

corrosion in rear suspension arms

Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,425 miles

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

corrosion in rear subframe

Fail 2 Apr 2015 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,816 miles

corrosion in brake compensator linkage

corrosion in rear suspension

Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,793 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in brake compensator linkage

corrosion in rear suspension

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,718 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,450 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust condition rear

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,914 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,650 miles

slight distortion in nearside rear 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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W168 GBX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W168 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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W168 GBX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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