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W144 WBH

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,410 mi
Last recorded132,410 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 WBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 132,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 120,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 111,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damp

Fail 2 Mar 2013 111,405 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damp

Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,834 miles

rear exhaust corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,850 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f wheel slight damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2011 87,846 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)

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f wheel slight damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,966 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f cv boot pin holed

pas pump damp

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 51,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,011 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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W144 WBH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W144 WBH, 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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W144 WBH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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