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W147 LDV

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 LDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 129,422 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 129,382 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 123,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 117,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 117,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,916 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 108,910 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 97,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe broken at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush deteriorated,as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,018 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,078 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,835 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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W147 LDV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W147 LDV, 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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W147 LDV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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