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W158 LAP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,392 mi
Last recorded94,392 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Winter tyre fitted to nearside rear

underside of vehicle body and components showing as signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Winter tyre fitted to nearside rear

underside of vehicle body and components showing as signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 89,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 89,914 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,538 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 80,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 80,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,679 miles

Oil leak

door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,331 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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W158 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red 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 W158 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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What year was W158 LAP registered?

W158 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W158 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 LAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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