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W149 LDT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 LDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,505 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 144,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 138,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 132,974 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 126,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 108,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,690 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,886 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Oct 2008 92,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,196 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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W149 LDT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W149 LDT, 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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W149 LDT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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