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W188 TBY

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,123 mi
Last recorded70,123 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 TBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 70,123 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,542 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 56,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,365 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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W188 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W188 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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What year was W188 TBY registered?

W188 TBY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W188 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 TBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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