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W179 LGM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,379 mi
Last recorded88,379 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 LGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,776 miles

Oil leak

clutch fluid leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

nearside front wheel is out of shape

offside rear tyre inner edge is worn low

power steering hoses are wet

power steering rack is wet

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 82,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

clutch fluid leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

nearside front wheel is out of shape

offside rear tyre inner edge is worn low

power steering hoses are wet

power steering rack is wet

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,822 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,469 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight rust on both rear brake discs

small chip in front screen

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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W179 LGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W179 LGM, 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 W179 LGM registered?

W179 LGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W179 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 LGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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