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W148 LAP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,813 mi
Last recorded64,813 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 64,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,604 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut

o/s/f headlamp slight play

o/s/f horn not working

o/s/f tyre slight lump and nail

o/s/r tyre cracked deep

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,096 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,725 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

steering fluid level low

Fail 6 Aug 2009 40,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

steering fluid level low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,386 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 32,862 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 32,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 29,077 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition,corroded

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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W148 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W148 LAP, 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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W148 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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