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W168 THR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 117,571 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,339 miles

CUT IN N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CUT IN N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 101,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front anti roll bar has moved laterally and rubs against nearside subframe slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,465 miles

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

front anti roll bar has moved laterally and rubs against nearside subframe slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,157 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing uneven

advise nearside rear tyre low

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 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W168 THR, 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 THR registered?

W168 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W168 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 THR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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