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W164 PHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,570 mi
Last recorded175,570 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 PHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 175,570 miles

advise offside front tyre wear

Fail 11 Aug 2014 175,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre wear

Fail 12 Aug 2013 175,326 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 175,326 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 170,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 170,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 170,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 170,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 166,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 155,450 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 155,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 146,307 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 146,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 130,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 130,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 118,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 111,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 107,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 101,103 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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W164 PHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W164 PHR, 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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W164 PHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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