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W178 THR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,434 mi
Last recorded115,434 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 THR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,288 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,284 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,266 miles

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,266 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 85,510 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2012 85,508 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 77,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 64,730 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

rear brake pads worn

rear o/s tyre worn low 185-65-14

Pass 1 May 2008 57,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,486 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 16 May 2006 41,679 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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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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