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W174 PBY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,678 mi
Last recorded156,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 PBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 156,678 miles

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 143,112 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 143,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 131,767 miles

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

fuel filler pipes has corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 131,767 miles

fuel filler pipes has corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,021 miles

Fuel filler pipes starting too corrode.

Nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler pipes starting too corrode.

Nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 112,834 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 112,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 103,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 98,045 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 88,264 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 88,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheald insecur

Pass 21 Mar 2006 77,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 77,789 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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W174 PBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W174 PBY, 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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W174 PBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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