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W188 WOH

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,716 mi
Last recorded205,716 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 WOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 205,716 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes showing signs of corrsion

flexable part of front pipe aged but not blowing at time of test

general corrsion showing to vehicles structure

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s/f and o/s/f fog lamp glasses damaged

slight oil leak on engine / gearbox area

Fail 12 Jul 2012 205,716 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes showing signs of corrsion

flexable part of front pipe aged but not blowing at time of test

general corrsion showing to vehicles structure

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s/f and o/s/f fog lamp glasses damaged

slight oil leak on engine / gearbox area

Pass 29 Jun 2011 197,552 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 197,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 183,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 166,707 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 21 Jul 2008 149,628 miles

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

oil level low

slight bind from o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

suspect noise from rear suspension

Fail 21 Jul 2008 149,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level low

slight bind from o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

suspect noise from rear suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2007 130,860 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 116,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 102,830 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 102,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WOH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W188 WOH, 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 W188 WOH registered?

W188 WOH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W188 WOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 WOH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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