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W172 SHB

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 SHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,064 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,111 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 44,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,835 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,677 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 20,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,353 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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W172 SHB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W172 SHB, 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 W172 SHB registered?

W172 SHB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W172 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 SHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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