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W174 LGM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 LGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,048 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

Front brake disc lipped

Front tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre well worn

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc lipped, grooved, corroded and worn

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

Rear shock absorber has slight lift in upper mount

Slight knocking in the steering rack

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Fail 27 Jun 2016 130,048 miles

O/S/R tyre well worn

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

Front brake disc lipped

Front tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc lipped, grooved, corroded and worn

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

Rear shock absorber has slight lift in upper mount

Slight knocking in the steering rack

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 123,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,539 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner/outer edges.

Offside and nearside rear inner arch flanges are slighty corroded, but covered by wheel arch liners.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,790 miles

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

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Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 96,503 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,356 miles

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)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 82,356 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,592 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,432 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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W174 LGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W174 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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W174 LGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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