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W176 ACX

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,588 mi
Last recorded146,588 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 ACX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2012 146,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 146,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 142,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 142,399 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 138,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 138,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 134,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 134,284 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 130,494 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 114,446 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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W176 ACX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W176 ACX, 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 W176 ACX registered?

W176 ACX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W176 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 ACX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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