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W143 OHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 OHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 137,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 137,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 132,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 126,958 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in windscreen

rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,400 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,580 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 115,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,677 miles

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

both front brake discs/pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,175 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,163 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,576 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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W143 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W143 OHR, 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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W143 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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