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W166 LGM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 LGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 102,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,681 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges/tread on wear bars & sidewalls & tread perished

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front metal brake pipes

offside rear tyre tread & sidewall perished

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,235 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear slight exhaust blow from joint

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Front tyres heavily cracked, perished and wearing low

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,235 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear slight exhaust blow from joint

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Front tyres heavily cracked, perished and wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,325 miles

Offside Rear slight surface corrosion to sill

slight surface corrosion on subframe

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 84,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 82,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 76,606 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 72,823 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 72,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 68,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 62,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,673 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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W166 LGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W166 LGM, 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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W166 LGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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