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W181 SHR

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 SHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,329 miles

corrosion to underside & brake pipes

os front anti roll link worn

rear brake pads worn

screen damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,286 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to underside & brake pipes

os front anti roll link worn

rear brake pads worn

screen damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,787 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,787 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,732 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,771 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 70,771 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,674 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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W181 SHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SHR, 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 W181 SHR registered?

W181 SHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W181 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 SHR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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