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W172 PBA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 PBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 124,481 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 116,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 110,029 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,887 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 101,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 93,574 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 6 Feb 2010 87,535 miles

both inner cv gaiters leaking

exhaust corroded

gearbox/engine mounts worn

oil leak/level low

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Feb 2009 80,487 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 80,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,341 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

rear pads look low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,641 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,696 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 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W172 PBA, 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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W172 PBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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