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W182 TBY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 TBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 99,435 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 98,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,971 miles

fuel tank support brackets corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 93,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 93,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,793 miles

damp around power steering pump

rear brake discs corroded and pads low

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,204 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,204 miles

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

unable to carry out emissions test due to exhaust leak no emissions emitted from tail pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,204 miles

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

unable to carry out emissions test no emissions emitted from tail pipe due to exhaust leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,639 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake dics worn rusted tracks inner section

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,440 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,419 miles

engine has oil leak

near side front tyre close to limit and worn on edge 1956015 88h

off side front tyre close to limit and worn on edge

off side rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 20 Mar 2012 67,418 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

near side front tyre close to limit and worn on edge 1956015 88h

off side front tyre close to limit and worn on edge

off side rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 29 Jan 2011 62,372 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 55,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,349 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,380 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,646 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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W182 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W182 TBY, 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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W182 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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