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S3 PLX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,612 mi
Last recorded99,612 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,719 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

front pipe flexy on exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

front pipe flexy on exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,703 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,922 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 86,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,287 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,287 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 60,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 56,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,695 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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S3 PLX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S3 PLX, 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 S3 PLX registered?

S3 PLX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is S3 PLX safe to buy?

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