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W176 LBU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 LBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 45,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 28,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 28,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 22,198 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,888 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust allover

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,467 miles

ruusty all over including springs and susspension

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,937 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general rust under car

Fail 9 Feb 2015 20,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

general rust under car

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,175 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 20,175 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,217 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,805 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,014 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 LBU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W176 LBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W176 LBU registered?

W176 LBU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W176 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 LBU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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