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W188 PVO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all steel brake pipes feeding rear of car are coverd in grease

front headlamps in a poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,689 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes greased

front headlamps in a poor condition

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,557 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all steel rear brake pipes in a poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all steel rear brake pipes in a poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pipes starting to show rust

Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,060 miles

brake pipes starting to show rust

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,002 miles

O/s/front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear silencer shows heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,897 miles

condition of exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,378 miles

Slight coolant leak

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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W188 PVO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W188 PVO, 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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W188 PVO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W188 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 PVO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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