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W179 NDX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,941 mi
Last recorded95,941 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 NDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,941 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,821 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,431 miles

both lower ball joint boots split

outersill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2009 72,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front low2er ball jiont rubbers split

outersill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,049 miles

stone chips in windscreen

washers poor needs attention

rear discs worn

slight misfire when reved

both front lower ball joint dust covers split no movement found at time of test

brake fluid on minimum level

coolent level low

power steering fluid low

Fail 23 Aug 2008 66,049 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower ball joint dust covers split no movement found at time of test

brake fluid on minimum level

coolent level low

power steering fluid low

rear discs worn

slight misfire when reved

stone chips in windscreen

washers poor needs attention

Pass 31 Mar 2007 55,615 miles

brake fluid low

front pads low

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

power steering fluid low

raer discs worn

rear box corroded

rear pads low

water level low

Fail 31 Mar 2007 55,615 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

front pads low

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

power steering fluid low

raer discs worn

rear box corroded

rear pads low

water level low

Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,360 miles

Advise O/Sfront lower suspension ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 NDX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W179 NDX, 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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W179 NDX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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