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W185 LAP

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 78,481 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly blistered but does not appear to be bulging (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2019 63,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,070 miles

Offside door mirror secured with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 12 Jul 2018 55,053 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside door mirror secured with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner sills/ wheel arches

Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,102 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner sills/ wheel arches

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge & has slight damage to inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,035 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,998 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,611 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear number plate starting to delam

slight corrosion to both rear springs

Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,973 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear number plate starting to delam

slight corrosion to both rear springs

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,664 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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W185 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W185 LAP, 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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W185 LAP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W185 LAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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