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W187 LBF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,355 mi
Last recorded99,355 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 LBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,355 miles

damp area on top of fuel tank

heavy surface rust on rear suspension

ns door missing

nsr tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damp area on top of fuel tank

heavy surface rust on rear suspension

ns door missing

nsr tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 94,012 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2015 94,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,409 miles

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

ns door mirror missing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ns door mirror missing

Pass 13 May 2013 86,429 miles

rear exhaust heat shield damaged nearside door mirror missing

Pass 15 May 2012 83,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,735 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 81,735 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2010 79,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 76,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,953 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,953 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 65,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 58,103 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 58,103 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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W187 LBF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W187 LBF, 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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W187 LBF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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