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SLZ 4568

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,901 mi
Last recorded113,901 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 4568
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 108,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,560 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mid exhaust box starting to deteriate.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are scored on inner face.

one part of mid exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

mid exhaust box starting to deteriate.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are scored on inner face.

one part of mid exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 90,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,209 miles

Near side rear tyre showing wear on inside edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear lower suspension arm front bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,209 miles

Near side rear tyre showing wear on inside edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear lower suspension arm front bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,091 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,393 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SLZ 4568 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SLZ 4568, 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 SLZ 4568 registered?

SLZ 4568 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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