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W159 LDT

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,368 mi
Last recorded217,368 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 LDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 217,368 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Ball joint boot split - not affecting joint N/S/F Ball joint boot split - not affecting joint

Oil leak

Slight fluid leak from power steering pipes at rack

Fail 16 Apr 2008 217,368 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Dash Illumination inop

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Ball joint boot split - not affecting joint N/S/F Ball joint boot split - not affecting joint

Oil leak

Slight fluid leak from power steering pipes at rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 205,313 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 205,313 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 186,034 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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W159 LDT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDT, 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 W159 LDT registered?

W159 LDT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W159 LDT safe to buy?

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