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W173 NDF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

219,339 mi
Last recorded219,339 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 NDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 219,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 214,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 208,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 205,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 196,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 189,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 180,496 miles

2 X REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 175,862 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on engine (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 175,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on engine (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 172,699 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 172,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 162,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 162,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 158,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 154,211 miles

front and rear number plates peeling

front and rear wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 149,287 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 145,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 145,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 140,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,017 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

power steering pump has slight leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 131,346 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 125,994 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 NDF 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 81.8%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W173 NDF safe to buy?

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