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W154 KAW

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,999 mi
Last recorded139,999 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 KAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,999 miles

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

exhauast centre silencer is corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 139,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhauast centre silencer is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 139,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Apr 2012 139,002 miles

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

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

Both headlamp patterns poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 128,041 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 127,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,850 miles

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING

Fail 11 Mar 2010 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,263 miles

slight travel in hand brake

Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,580 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)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,599 miles

Oil on steering pump. Brake discs worn.

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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W154 KAW is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W154 KAW, 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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W154 KAW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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