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W178 NHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 NHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,203 miles

Nearside Front head light dim

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front head light dim

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,981 miles

Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer insecure at clamp (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,556 miles

Exhaust system corroded + leaking.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Near side + off side rear suspension stabiliser arm bushes perished.

Near side + off side tyre centre of tread worn low.

Near side head lamp unit damaged.

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box clamp slightly lose.

Rear no plate worn.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,343 miles

both front lower arm ball joint covers damaged slightly & damp

rear exhaust box loose & leaking

sill covers fitted,

Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm ball joint covers damaged slightly & damp

rear exhaust box loose & leaking

sill covers fitted,

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres have been changed

facing panles rusty, nsr inner arch rusty, rear exhaust loose & leaking, osf tyre close to limit, osr tyre on limit,

Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

facing panles rusty, nsr inner arch rusty, rear exhaust loose & leaking, osf tyre close to limit, osr tyre on limit,

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,007 miles

both rear tyres close to limit.

child seat nsr.

front brake overhaul reqd soon.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,232 miles

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

tailpipe dented. centre and tailpipe corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 59,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

tailpipe dented. centre and tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,751 miles

offside rear tyre getting close to limit on edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,569 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 47,569 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,425 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 40,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 40,746 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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W178 NHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W178 NHR, 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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W178 NHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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