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W188 LKU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,403 mi
Last recorded172,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 172,403 miles

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

n/s headlamp fading beam image only just visable

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

small chip in o/s windscreen

w character on front and rear number plates slightly incorrect -- clearly identifiable

Pass 14 Jan 2013 157,443 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 157,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 149,114 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlight lens discoloured

Fail 6 Jan 2012 149,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlight lens discoloured

Pass 4 Nov 2010 142,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 152,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge and tyre starting to perish and crack

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 5 Nov 2009 152,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge and tyre starting to perish and crack

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2008 136,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 136,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 125,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 109,018 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 109,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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W188 LKU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W188 LKU, 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 W188 LKU registered?

W188 LKU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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