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W174 NST

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 NST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,497 miles

front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,651 miles

offside front tyre close to limit and very low on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroding

rear subframe and suspension very corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 94,651 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre close to limit and very low on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroding

rear subframe and suspension very corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,625 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 12 Oct 2009 89,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,609 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 83,609 miles

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

baffles noisey in back box

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear fuel pipes slightly rustie

rear heat shield loose

rear number plate poor

rear springs rustie

Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,216 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f steering slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres low tread ( n/s/f bald inner edge)

middle exhaust corroded

n/s/f track rod end bush spilt

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 NST is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NST, 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 NST is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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