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W159 LAP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 106,453 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/ headlight aim on upper limit

rear traling arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,453 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/ headlight aim on upper limit

rear traling arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 30 Jun 2012 106,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and reaar coil springs corroded

front wipers poor

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door mirror casing loose

Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers door mirror casing loose

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,084 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine soaked in oil

outer sills covered

Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,059 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine soaked in oil

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,144 miles

Rear number plate is deteriating

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 58,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W159 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W159 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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W159 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W159 LAP safe to buy?

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