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W188 PHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,362 mi
Last recorded102,362 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,362 miles

child seats fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

road springs corroded

stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

noise from nearside rear suspension

road springs corroded

stone chips in screen

Fail 16 Sep 2011 90,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chid seats fitted

chip in windscreen

different size tyres front to rear

roadsprings corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,961 miles

chid seats fitted

chip in windscreen

different size tyres front to rear

roadsprings corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 80,346 miles

front discs starting to corrode advise replacement

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

offside front tyre on 2mm advise replacement

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 54,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,074 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,779 miles

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)

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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W188 PHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W188 PHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W188 PHR registered?

W188 PHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W188 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 PHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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