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W172 MYC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,012 mi
Last recorded195,012 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 195,012 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Oct 2012 195,011 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Oct 2011 172,620 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 172,620 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 148,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 148,109 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 127,778 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 127,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 109,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,786 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 88,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil & brake fluid low front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2006 68,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,888 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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W172 MYC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W172 MYC, 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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What year was W172 MYC registered?

W172 MYC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W172 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 MYC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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