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W104 WHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,527 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 134,478 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 130,603 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 125,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,531 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,531 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,209 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,267 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,230 miles

rear pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,799 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 47,799 miles

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

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

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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W104 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W104 WHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W104 WHJ registered?

W104 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W104 WHJ safe to buy?

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