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W158 OHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,786 mi
Last recorded152,786 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 OHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

sill covers

Fail 30 Nov 2012 152,786 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2012 149,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 149,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 141,854 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Winter tyre fitted to nearside rear only

Fail 23 Mar 2011 141,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Winter tyre fitted to nearside rear only

Pass 4 Dec 2009 129,609 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily perished

Offside front lower balljoint gaiter split

Play in offside of steering rack, needs further investigation into fault

Rear silencer mounting rubber split but held together by a cable tie

Fail 3 Dec 2009 129,592 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear 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 front lower balljoint gaiter split

Play in offside of steering rack, needs further investigation into fault

Rear silencer mounting rubber split but held together by a cable tie

Unable to fully assess nearside front balljoint condition due to play at connection to hub.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,594 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 110,297 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 110,297 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 92,142 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 76,716 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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W158 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W158 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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W158 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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