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W176 TGB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 TGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,317 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,014 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,976 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 78,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,430 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 68,348 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,348 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT WEEP FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,985 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,338 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,390 miles

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

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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W176 TGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W176 TGB, 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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W176 TGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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