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W161 THR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 THR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,215 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,360 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,654 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,736 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,454 miles

Exhaust showing genral age/wear.

Rear brake pads begining to wear low.

Slight fluid loss from power steering pump and rack.

Slight weap from n/s inner cv boot

Suspension showing genral age/wear.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,448 miles

Inner Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust showing genral age/wear.

Rear brake pads begining to wear low.

Slight fluid loss from power steering pump and rack.

Slight weap from n/s inner cv boot

Suspension showing genral age/wear.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,969 miles

oil level on minimum

rear wiper

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level on minimum

rear wiper

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,840 miles

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,962 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)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear wiper blade split

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 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

Is W161 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 THR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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