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W174 STA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 STA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,142 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

both front headlight opaque & poor pattern

front brake discs corroded & scored

Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,109 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

both front headlight opaque & poor pattern

front brake discs corroded & scored

Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,614 miles

nearside front brake pads appear low

rear suspension components corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

both front headlight lenses opaque

both rear number plate lights dim

Fail 8 Nov 2016 83,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

both front headlight lenses opaque

both rear number plate lights dim

nearside front brake pads appear low

rear suspension components corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 13,884 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 STA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 STA, 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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What year was W174 STA registered?

W174 STA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W174 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 STA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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