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W103 TGM

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 TGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 99,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 99,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield is insacure

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,916 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,808 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,886 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,201 miles

uneaven wear to offside front tyre

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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W103 TGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold 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 W103 TGM, 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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W103 TGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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