MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,434 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on rear subframe and suspension
front under wheel arch brake pipes corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
rear under wheel arch brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill backing (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on rear subframe and suspension
front under wheel arch brake pipes corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
rear under wheel arch brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all coil springs corroded
front antiroll bar link gaiters slightly split
front under wheel arch brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes around fuel tank slightly corroded
rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished
small marks on windsreen
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front antiroll bar link gaiters slightly split
front under wheel arch brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes around fuel tank slightly corroded
rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished
small marks on windsreen
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s rear tyre low on outer edge
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear tyre low on outer edge
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted
front brake discs & pads worn
rear brake pads worn
rear o/s tyre worn low 185-65-14
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
fuel tank straps corroding
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W178 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 W178 THR, 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 THR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2000.
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