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W159 PNH

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,739 mi
Last recorded69,739 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 PNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,739 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 69,647 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front to rear tyre size different

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,053 miles

Front tyres different size to rears

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres different size to rears

Nearside Rear bearing not checked due to bind

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

oil level low

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 63,246 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 63,221 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside mirror missing

Fail 12 May 2011 60,302 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak from thermostat

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 60,302 miles

coolant leak from thermostat

engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 59,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,620 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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W159 PNH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W159 PNH, 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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W159 PNH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W159 PNH safe to buy?

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