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W159 THR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,164 mi
Last recorded101,164 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 THR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,164 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPE PROTECTED IN GREASE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

SILLS COVERS FITTED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s rear doors has bubbles of corrosion

n/s & o/s rear inner sills has traces of filler

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,666 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 93,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

parking brake effort significantly different between the two sides. n/s/r 92 o/s/r 186

Fail 6 Aug 2011 79,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake pads wearing low

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

parking brake effort significantly different between the two sides. n/s/r 92 o/s/r 186

Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriating

both rear tie bar bushes deteriating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Aug 2010 72,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriating

both rear tie bar bushes deteriating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,241 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged on housing

signs of a slight exhaust blow from joint between middle and rear

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Aug 2009 65,225 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged on housing

signs of a slight exhaust blow from joint between middle and rear

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,506 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,474 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,064 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 52,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THR, 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 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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