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W176 NDF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,226 mi
Last recorded198,226 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 NDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 198,226 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight crossion all round

slight nock in rack off side front

Fail 12 Nov 2015 198,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight nock in rack off side front

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight crossion all round

Pass 31 Oct 2014 190,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2013 182,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

steering knock from rack

Fail 4 Nov 2013 182,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

steering knock from rack

Fail 1 Nov 2012 172,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2012 172,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2011 163,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 153,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 144,018 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 134,197 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 134,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 124,879 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 124,879 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 117,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 117,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 NDF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc 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 W176 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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