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W179 TCW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,451 mi
Last recorded38,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 TCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,451 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 38,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 25,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,259 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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W179 TCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W179 TCW registered?

W179 TCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W179 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 TCW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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