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W129 SHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2016 132,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind liner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind liner (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 124,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,945 miles

both rear inner wheelarches corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 118,914 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheelarches corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,160 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f headlight fixings broken but headlight secure

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,160 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f headlight fixings broken but headlight secure

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,366 miles

air/con compresser leaking

o/s/f head light broken but secure

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 104,270 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air/con compresser leaking

o/s/f head light broken but secure

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,267 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 88,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 82,481 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 82,480 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,088 miles

o/s wiper slight tear

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper slight tear

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,898 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 68,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W129 SHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W129 SHR, 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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W129 SHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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