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W178 OAA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 OAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking noise from NSF when driven, possibly top mount

Fail 6 Aug 2018 147,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking noise from NSF when driven, possibly top mount

Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + worn in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

slight knocking noise from NSF when vehicle is driven but cant be sue where its coming from

Fail 10 May 2017 143,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

knocking noise from NSF but cant be sure where its coming from

Pass 3 May 2016 135,734 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 135,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Near side wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,368 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 117,275 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

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

Fail 2 May 2014 117,275 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,620 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 109,615 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,845 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 102,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,667 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 36,238 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 36,238 miles

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

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

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 OAA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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