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W166 OBR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,486 mi
Last recorded124,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 OBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,486 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 124,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 919,914 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 919,913 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 75,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,452 miles

advise centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,492 miles

cam cover gasket wet in oil

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded on outer casings

power steering pump wet in oil

power steering rack damp in oil

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,789 miles

both front inner cv gaitors wet in grease around inner clips

coolant stainage around bottom of thermostat housing area

engine oil leak around cam cover area

offside rear tyre has deep cracks on outer tread and perished on outer wall

power steering pump wet in oil

power steering rack damp in oil

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

rear wiper blade split

vacuum pipe on rear of inlet manifold damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,789 miles

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

both front inner cv gaitors wet in grease around inner clips

coolant level low

coolant stainage around bottom of thermostat housing area

engine oil leak around cam cover area

offside rear tyre has deep cracks on outer tread and perished on outer wall

power steering pump wet in oil

power steering rack damp in oil

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

rear wiper blade split

vacuum pipe on rear of inlet manifold damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,252 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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W166 OBR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W166 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W166 OBR registered?

W166 OBR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W166 OBR safe to buy?

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