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W158 WBH

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 WBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 106,393 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased cant see condition

off side rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,273 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased cant see condition

off side rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 83,313 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 83,313 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2009 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,651 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)

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

exhaust back box corroded (NOT BLOWING)

front discs worn to wear markers

gear lever spring broken

n/s/f fog light cracked

oil leak on gear box. poss selector shaft oil seal

pollen filter housing not fitted correctly

rear wiper blade split

slight wheel bearing noise from o/s/r

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 WBH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W158 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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W158 WBH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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