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W185 TBY

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,384 mi
Last recorded98,384 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 TBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,406 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust shield loose

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

center exhaust shild loose and rattling

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust shild loose and rattling

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both headlight lens faded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,812 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2011 69,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,935 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,770 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,770 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,714 miles

engine oil level is low

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil level is low

Pass 24 May 2007 40,468 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 40,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2006 31,477 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,397 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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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W185 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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