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W176 UPU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 UPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 114,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 109,646 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,713 miles

centre exhaust box rattling

Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,713 miles

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

centre exhaust box rattling

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,939 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,351 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 49,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 44,362 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 38,520 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 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPU, 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 UPU registered?

W176 UPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W176 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 UPU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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