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W173 LHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 137,021 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shocker mountings (2.4.A.3)

parking brake travel and opperation

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,356 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,641 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 115,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,854 miles

Exaust system corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,129 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear inner edges

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,353 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,353 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,966 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,966 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,849 miles

outer covers sills fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2007 45,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre perishing on wall

outer covers sills fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,648 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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W173 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W173 LHR, 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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W173 LHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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