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W108 TGM

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 TGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,519 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,027 miles

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

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

Rear boot floor rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,714 miles

exhaust sheld loose

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,207 miles

Front oil leak

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,985 miles

0il leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 93,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

0il leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,508 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,508 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,882 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,120 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,345 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,055 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,851 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,930 miles

advise both number plates delaminating

advise both o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes seperating

advise surface rust on o/s/r and n/s/r chassis area

strong advise metal brake pipes wire brushed/coated in lubricating oil/paint

strong advise n/s/r tyre run flat damage to tyre wall

strong advise noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 23 Nov 2007 59,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise both number plates delaminating

advise both o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes seperating

advise surface rust on o/s/r and n/s/r chassis area

strong advise n/s/r tyre run flat damage to tyre wall

strong advise noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,088 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

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

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 TGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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