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SF51 WVR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,081 mi
Last recorded68,081 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 WVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,722 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,164 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Caliper dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle body corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,746 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Caliper rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front caliper rubber deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,405 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,447 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,447 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,659 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,659 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,007 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,635 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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SF51 WVR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF51 WVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 WVR registered?

SF51 WVR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is SF51 WVR safe to buy?

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