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W132 PNH

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 PNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 155,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipe to nearside rear corroded

brake pipe to offside rear corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

part of high level stop light not working

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2015 155,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipe to nearside rear corroded

brake pipe to offside rear corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

part of high level stop light not working

play in offside of steering rack

vacuum pipe broken

Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door mirror could do with attention

nearside front tyre worn on edge

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2014 141,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid level is down

nearside front wheel rim damaged

some smoke from exhaust at revs

Fail 4 Apr 2013 127,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid level is down

nearside front wheel rim damaged

some smoke from exhaust at revs

Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre tread worn on stepped edge

offside rear tyre wall damaged

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2012 113,468 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre tread worn on stepped edge

offside rear tyre wall damaged

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,507 miles

offside and nearside head lamp lenses tarnished

rear number plate discolouring

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside and nearside head lamp lenses tarnished

rear number plate discolouring

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2010 87,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside rack end joint

rear number-plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,786 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

rear number plate discolouring

rear tyres perishing & wearing out of shape

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,801 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,833 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance and pulsating.

rear number plate discolouring.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,113 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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W132 PNH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W132 PNH, 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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W132 PNH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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