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W173 SHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,984 mi
Last recorded126,984 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 SHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 126,984 miles

Both Outersills corroded

Both rear inner wings behind wheels corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,854 miles

Both rear undersills corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,160 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear tyre worn down to marker bars

Off side rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

outer sils have covers and can not be checked

Fail 5 Nov 2014 114,129 miles

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

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear tyre worn down to marker bars

Off side rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

outer sils have covers and can not be checked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and 2mm only

o/s/r tyre has cracking in the inside and outside wall

outer sil have covers and can not be checked

Fail 4 Oct 2012 91,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and 2mm only

o/s/r tyre has cracking in the inside and outside wall

outer sil have covers and can not be checked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,497 miles

BEST POSSIBLE CHECK OF N/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

BOTH REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

EXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,705 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 47,750 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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W173 SHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W173 SHR, 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 W173 SHR registered?

W173 SHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W173 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 SHR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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