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W178 OHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,219 mi
Last recorded76,219 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 OHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 76,219 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 72,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 67,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,336 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 123,190 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 123,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 114,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

middle & rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

oil leak from eng

Pass 19 Dec 2007 106,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 96,414 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 96,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black 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 W178 OHR, 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 W178 OHR registered?

W178 OHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W178 OHR safe to buy?

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