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W174 ODW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,420 mi
Last recorded129,420 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 ODW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 129,420 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above fuel tank corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside unable to inspect outer sill

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer sill unable to inspect

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,144 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,112 miles

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,771 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 86,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,694 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 ODW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 W174 ODW, 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 ODW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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