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W149 LNU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 LNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,971 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust detioriated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,586 miles

both rear tyres close to limit - stepped tread type

engine oil is low and slight smoke from exhaust on reving engine

some metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion - some have been greased

Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,573 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,831 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front wiper blades starting to smear slightly

handbrake lever has slight travel

offside and nearside rear tyres are starting to age crack slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,198 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,198 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 55,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 48,847 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 LNU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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