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W187 PTV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,814 mi
Last recorded197,814 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 PTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 197,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 191,809 miles

195/60r15

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside mirror has damage

Fail 30 May 2013 191,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/60r15

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside mirror has damage

Pass 23 May 2012 183,225 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nail offside front tyre

Nail offside rear tyre

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside obligatory mirror secured with duct tape.

Slight play Offside rear anti roll bar link arm mounting bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 183,163 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Footbrake anti slip provision wearing through, recomend replacement.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nail offside front tyre

Nail offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside obligatory mirror secured with duct tape.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight play Offside rear anti roll bar link arm mounting bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 177,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 177,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 166,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 155,707 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 155,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 144,152 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 144,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 129,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 111,442 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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W187 PTV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W187 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.

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W187 PTV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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