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W166 WPU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,017 mi
Last recorded133,017 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,017 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 124,973 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 117,089 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 117,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,478 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside front tyre near limit

Oil leak from engine

Play in near side rear hub

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 108,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside front tyre near limit

Oil leak from engine

Play in near side rear hub

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,962 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

center and rear Exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

center and rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust box deterated underside covered in mud oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,878 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust box deterated underside covered in mud oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,208 miles

centre and rear exhaust box s deterated under side covered in mud

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,126 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s=o/s headlight light output reduced

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,036 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,036 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,823 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s mirror

Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,391 miles

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

o/s mirror condition

Pass 31 May 2008 60,899 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,030 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight number plate damaged

Pass 25 May 2006 52,620 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside front rim and tyre (inner side wall)

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 WPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W166 WPU, 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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W166 WPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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