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W174 LFT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,216 mi
Last recorded138,216 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 LFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 138,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,827 miles

front doors starting to caroad

suspenshion components rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 132,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing bottom insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

front doors starting to caroad

suspenshion components rusted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,524 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,501 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,786 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 122,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,059 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 118,054 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 113,408 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 103,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,146 miles

rear no plate worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 81,613 miles

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

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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W174 LFT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W174 LFT, 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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W174 LFT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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