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W168 PGH

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 PGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,783 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 141,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,199 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 137,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 136,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 130,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,839 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 125,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 120,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body and paintwork damage

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

fuel tank strap corroding

rear section exhaust corroding at mountings

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Oct 2012 120,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body and paintwork damage

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

fuel tank strap corroding

rear section exhaust corroding at mountings

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 116,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 116,248 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,971 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,725 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 98,420 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 98,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 83,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 76,109 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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W168 PGH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PGH, 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 PGH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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