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W181 LNU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 LNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 131,413 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 126,087 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,552 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 116,867 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,255 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 107,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 88,948 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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W181 LNU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W181 LNU, 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 W181 LNU registered?

W181 LNU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W181 LNU safe to buy?

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