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W185 BBA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 BBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,027 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,948 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,251 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack n/s ok at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,403 miles

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing area

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,501 miles

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

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

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

knocking noise from steering rack area no play at time of m/o/t

Pass 25 May 2006 32,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 27,768 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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W185 BBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W185 BBA, 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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W185 BBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W185 BBA safe to buy?

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