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W174 YAP

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 YAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 70,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 63,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,033 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 55,033 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's worn thin

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,990 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's worn thin

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,035 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 29,633 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 27,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,227 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 20,166 miles

power steering reservoir low

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 YAP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YAP, 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 YAP registered?

W174 YAP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W174 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 YAP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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