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W108 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,600 mi
Last recorded119,600 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,600 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy starting to affect light output

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leakage from engine

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 119,600 miles

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

Headlamp lenses cloudy starting to affect light output

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leakage from engine

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Cable snapped (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All coming on with side lights (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leakage from engine

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 110,240 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre worn low

rear suspension components surface rust

Fail 12 Sep 2015 110,240 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre worn low

rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,469 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside number plate light dim

rear suspension assembly corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake flexi hoses perished

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs discoloured

front coil spring upper section corroded

fuel tank metal pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded

o/s/wing damaged

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 105,409 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake flexi hoses perished

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs discoloured

front coil spring upper section corroded

fuel tank metal pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded

o/s/rear shock absorber has no dampening affect

o/s/wing damaged

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside rear inner tyre wall perishing

surface corrosion to rear crossmember and suspension arms

Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside rear inner tyre wall perishing

offside front brake pad linings wearing down

surface corrosion to rear crossmember and suspension arms

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,104 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

front headlight lens's misted

front number plate perished

slight leak on nearside c.v boot

Pass 11 Dec 2010 93,259 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 93,259 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,563 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,614 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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W108 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W108 SOT, 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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W108 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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