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W102 SGM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,645 mi
Last recorded147,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 SGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 147,645 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front coil spring

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rear suspension and subframe starting to rust and corode

unable to check outer sills due to sill trims fitted

Fail 29 May 2021 147,578 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rear suspension and subframe starting to rust and corode

unable to check outer sills due to sill trims fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 143,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 141,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 136,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 123,302 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 123,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 111,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 111,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 101,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 91,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 80,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 70,833 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 70,833 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 60,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 52,650 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 52,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 48,535 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear brake inspection;possible o/s cylinder starting to leak

exhaust system poor condition startimg to blow

Pass 29 May 2008 44,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear brake inspection;possible o/s cylinder starting to leak

exhaust system poor condition startimg to blow

Pass 14 May 2007 40,742 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 40,741 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2006 36,863 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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W102 SGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W102 SGM, 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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W102 SGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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