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W109 THR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 THR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 60,519 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

heavy corrosion to rear sub frame and components

Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,516 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

heavy corrosion to rear sub frame and components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear suspension components rusty

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,868 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front and rear suspension components rusty

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,265 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,549 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,072 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 18 May 2010 30,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 30,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 30,693 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)

Pass 12 May 2009 30,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,332 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 18 May 2007 27,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,393 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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W109 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W109 THR, 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 W109 THR registered?

W109 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W109 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W109 THR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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