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W181 MHR

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 MHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 150,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 150,378 miles

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Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 143,665 miles

nearside mirror smashed

Fail 7 Aug 2012 143,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

nearside mirror smashed

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2011 135,305 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 135,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 124,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,699 miles

nsr tyre starting to lift tread. front tyres close on edges. front pads close to limit. rear suspension arm front bushes perishing. both headlights going yellow.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 115,399 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre starting to lift tread. front tyres close on edges. front pads close to limit. rear suspension arm front bushes perishing. both headlights going yellow.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 104,489 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre treads starting to go blockie om inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2008 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre treads starting to go blockie om inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,056 miles

OSF tyre has a cut on the thread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2007 89,056 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

OSF tyre has a cut on the side of the thread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W181 MHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W181 MHR, 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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W181 MHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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