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W188 LNG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 LNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

both sills av covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,634 miles

Catalytic converter hangar in poor condition.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 93,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Catalytic converter hangar in poor condition.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 85,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,410 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,410 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the n/s rear tyre is cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2007 80,197 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the n/s front tyre is cracking and could do with replacing

the n/s rear tyre is cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,100 miles

both the front tyre's are cracking and the o/s one is worn thin on the inside. they will soon require replacing

Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,375 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 74,375 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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W188 LNG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W188 LNG, 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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W188 LNG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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