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W189 WHJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive By rear sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive By rear sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 89,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive By rear sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive By rear sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,925 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,268 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center and rear exhaust boves corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,268 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center and rear exhaust boves corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,103 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

n/s/r suspension shockasober dust cover split.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,103 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

n/s/r suspension shockasober dust cover split.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,072 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,866 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front numer plate considerably damaged.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,866 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front numer plate considerably damaged.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,002 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

considerable travle on hand brake lever

near side rear suspension shock absorber dust cover damaged.

Pass 1 May 2008 39,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear suspension shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,961 miles

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

Slight oil leak from cam cover gasket.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,694 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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W189 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W189 WHJ, 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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W189 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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