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W161 OHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,587 mi
Last recorded161,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 OHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,587 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 152,063 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 144,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,883 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aftermarket exhaust system fitted noise level on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 134,761 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aftermarket exhaust system fitted noise level on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 112,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,791 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,710 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges than on outer edges.

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 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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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What year was W161 OHR registered?

W161 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W161 OHR safe to buy?

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