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W178 EAB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 EAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,742 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,072 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 85,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,114 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 67,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,008 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,618 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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W178 EAB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W178 EAB, 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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W178 EAB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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