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W185 PTV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,164 mi
Last recorded181,164 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 PTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 181,164 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dry rust under chasis

Pass 17 Jul 2013 173,487 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 173,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 161,661 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 161,661 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 146,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 137,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 124,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 108,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,590 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 PTV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W185 PTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W185 PTV registered?

W185 PTV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W185 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 PTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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