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W138 OBX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 OBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 113,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 113,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,777 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,909 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,667 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,667 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 84,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,688 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 36,065 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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W138 OBX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W138 OBX, 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 W138 OBX registered?

W138 OBX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W138 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 OBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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