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W179 WUM

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 WUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 151,550 miles

Brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Nov 2011 144,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 139,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 134,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2009 134,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 130,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 130,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 126,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 126,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 118,347 miles

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

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 WUM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol 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 W179 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

W179 WUM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W179 WUM safe to buy?

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