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W129 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,133 mi
Last recorded129,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 129,133 miles

ball joint covers poor

ns beam pattern weak

rear springs rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2019 129,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ball joint covers poor

ns beam pattern weak

rear springs rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,849 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2018 119,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,440 miles

corrosion forming on inner sills

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion forming on inner sills

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,906 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,265 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,259 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,338 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,617 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 66,617 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,020 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,017 miles

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

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

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 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W129 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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What year was W129 SOT registered?

W129 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W129 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 SOT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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