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W178 TGB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 TGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,880 miles

o/s/f fog lamp front missing.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leak between engine & gearbox.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leak between engine & gearbox.

o/s/f fog lamp front missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,242 miles

brake fluid level close to min level.

front wipers just starting to split @ ends.

n/s/f door mirror temporarily repaired.

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit & wearing slightly more on inner edge.

rear no plate minor delamination along top edge.

Pass 29 May 2008 63,409 miles

brake fluid level low.

front disc pads getting low.

Fail 29 May 2008 63,409 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low.

front disc pads getting low.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc pads low.

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn & close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,458 miles

front disc pads low.

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn & close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 41,481 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W178 TGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W178 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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W178 TGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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