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W176 LAP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,316 mi
Last recorded81,316 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 81,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

steering rack has a misting of fluid but no leaks visable

under bonnet fluel lines have a misting of fluid, no leaks visable

Fail 30 May 2014 81,316 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

engine misfire

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

steering rack has a misting of fluid but no leaks visable

under bonnet fluel lines have a misting of fluid, no leaks visable

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,327 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 71,031 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,234 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 May 2010 58,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 50,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,886 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 39,886 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 32,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 23,424 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 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAP, 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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W176 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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