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W168 PNH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,137 mi
Last recorded142,137 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 PNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 142,137 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes coated in protective cover

damp around power steering pump

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,725 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Middle and rear exhaust deteriated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 129,183 miles

Both rear number plate lights slightly deteriated.

Middle and rear exhaust deteriated.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyre pressures were low,possible puncture in the nearside rear.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,449 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 122,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 115,890 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 110,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,273 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 96,471 miles

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

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 PNH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PNH, 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 W168 PNH registered?

W168 PNH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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