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W174 WUM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

offside front to centre sill corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 94,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2013 94,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,484 miles

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

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

Rear no. plate slightly detiorated

misting of oil n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,146 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,714 miles

front exhaust bracket at frontpipe joint badly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,711 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,888 miles

air bags lt on

hazards flashing fast

interior mirror missing

n/s/f seat belt buckle broken

Fail 6 Oct 2006 103,739 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 103,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 98,704 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 WUM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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