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W168 BHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,825 mi
Last recorded171,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 171,825 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 166,924 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 166,918 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 155,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 141,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 109,934 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,637 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,447 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,444 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,354 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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W168 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W168 BHJ, 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 W168 BHJ registered?

W168 BHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W168 BHJ safe to buy?

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