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W188 TCW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,667 mi
Last recorded108,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 TCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,506 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,116 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 82,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 79,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 73,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,916 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 71,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 66,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear and offside wiper blades split

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,754 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 TCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TCW, 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 TCW registered?

W188 TCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W188 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 TCW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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