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W169 LEL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

244,373 mi
Last recorded244,373 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 244,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 238,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 238,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 225,435 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Outer Sill cover fitted on both sides

Rear shock towers and some suspension parts corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 225,427 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking Brake servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Outer Sill cover fitted on both sides

Rear shock towers and some suspension parts corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 206,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 206,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 189,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 189,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteroirated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 171,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 155,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 138,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,698 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 100,302 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,112 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

note; tyres, 2 x front 55-series....2 x rear 60-series, do not mix on same axle....

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,160 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,160 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre on 1-6mm

rear silencer corroded

slight damage to n/s/r inner road wheel rim

slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,995 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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W169 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W169 LEL, 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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W169 LEL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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