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M12 SGN

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 SGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 99,539 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 91,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,354 miles

Coolant leak

rattle from engine

Pass 2 May 2012 84,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 81,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 81,590 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 76,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 71,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 63,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 56,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,562 miles

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

n/s/r tyre possibly starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 May 2006 50,020 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slight uneven

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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M12 SGN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc 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 M12 SGN, 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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M12 SGN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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