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W181 OGR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,903 mi
Last recorded123,903 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 OGR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 123,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 115,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,459 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 114,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 113,307 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,037 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 97,130 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 97,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 89,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2006 74,257 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 74,257 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 OGR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W181 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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