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W174 UPU

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 UPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs have wear

recomend headlight lens replaced

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

recomend headlight lens replaced

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs have wear

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both headlight lens discolouring

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,996 miles

Front and rear registration plates starting to discolour

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 74,977 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fr5ont & rear number plates discolouring , advise replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,815 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate discoloured , advise replacement

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,197 miles

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

inner front brake pads apper low

nearside rear seat belt slighty frayed advise replacement

nearside wiper blade starting to split

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2005 51,705 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 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UPU, 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 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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