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W178 WJN

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 WJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,777 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,089 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,859 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,253 miles

slight cracking too o/s/f tyre side wall

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 WJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

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

Is W178 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 WJN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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