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W157 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 89,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 89,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,262 miles

both h/lamps lence dull

Fail 6 Apr 2013 80,262 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both h/lamps lence dull

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,676 miles

h/lamp lences dull

srs lights on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag lights on in desh

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air leak to engine

n/s/r wheel slight distortion

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushs

Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air leak to engine

n/s/r wheel slight distortion

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushs

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,434 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,889 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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W157 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W157 LHR, 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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W157 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W157 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 LHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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