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W161 ANH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 ANH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 133,109 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated offside (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills and nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,502 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

slight noise at rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 117,498 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all other brake pipes corroded

slight noise at rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,936 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged (advise replacing)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,353 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,353 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,800 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 89,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,664 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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W161 ANH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W161 ANH, 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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What year was W161 ANH registered?

W161 ANH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W161 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 ANH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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