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W168 YTW

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,688 mi
Last recorded126,688 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 YTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak ( pourus filter)

Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak ( pourus filter)

Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,541 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,541 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,965 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 76,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat sheild is loose

front brake disc inner surfaces are corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,599 miles

front brake discs are corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

rear springs are corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,599 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

rear springs are corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,028 miles

engine / gearbox oil leaks

front brake disc inner surfaces are corroded and worn

front to rear at rear and both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside and nearside front tyre treads getting low

offside and nearside rear top shock mounts are corroded

partial inspection only of offside and nearside rear seat belts. child seats fitted

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

rear suspension corroded

steering rack is damp and knocking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,859 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,714 miles

parking brake travel

front and rear coil springs are corroded

front and rear number plates are marked

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,586 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates are marked

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,152 miles

front and rear number plates are marked

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

parking brake travel

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 42,148 miles

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

front and rear number plates are marked

front brake discs are worn and lipped

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

parking brake travel

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,811 miles

brake fluid level is low

centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded

front and rear number plates are marked

front tyre edges are wearing

nearside rear tyre outer edge is wearing

offside door mirror is cracked

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,767 miles

offside door mirror is cracked

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

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 YTW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W168 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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