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W103 LFG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,948 mi
Last recorded74,948 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 LFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F wheel rim has damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,392 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,747 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,037 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,155 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear.

O/S/R brake back plate looks damp, possibly brake fluid, advise immediate attention.

O/S/R brake low effort.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in O/S/F outer anti roll link.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,155 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear.

O/S/R brake back plate looks damp, possibly brake fluid, advise immediate attention.

O/S/R brake low effort.

Slight play in O/S/F outer anti roll link.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,113 miles

Advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

Advise rear brake inbalance is getting high 50%

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 69,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise engine runs rough

Advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

Advise rear brake inbalance is getting high 50%

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,336 miles

Both rear coil springs are starting to corrode.

Front anti roll bar outer link dust covers are split.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The power steering pressure switch wiring has become detached from the plug.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,336 miles

Both rear coil springs are starting to corrode.

Front anti roll bar outer link dust covers are split.

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

The power steering pressure switch wiring has become detached from the plug.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,790 miles

Advise O/S/F and N/S/F antiroll bar link ball joint dust cover spit.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,319 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 48,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 41,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W103 LFG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W103 LFG, 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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W103 LFG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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