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W133 SOR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

189,681 mi
Last recorded189,681 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 SOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 189,681 miles

Both front tyres perishing/splitting on sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 189,681 miles

Both front tyres perishing/splitting on sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 179,266 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 170,232 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 170,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 168,417 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 168,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cannot open boot

Fail 25 Jul 2014 168,327 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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,309 miles

ADVISE REMOVAL OF FRONT TOWING EYE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s/r door damaged

o/s door mirror housing damaged

o/s indicator side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 150,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE REMOVAL OF FRONT TOWING EYE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 195/60 R 15

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s/r door damaged

o/s door mirror housing damaged

o/s indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,896 miles

'w' on front reg plate delaminating

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI OUTER SKINS 'BLISTERING' ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/R TRYRE HEAVY PERRISHING

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING, ADVISE CHECKING OF HUB NUT

front indicator bulbs fading

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r trailing arm frontmost bush worn causing play, (fine for next year)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 136,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

'w' on front reg plate delaminating

ADVISE ALL SPLILL HOSES REPLACED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI OUTER SKINS 'BLISTERING' ADVISE REPLACEMENT

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER AREA

O/S/R TRYRE HEAVY PERRISHING

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING, ADVISE CHECKING OF HUB NUT

boost pipr over r/box insecure, advise washer and nut added

front indicator bulbs fading

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r trailing arm frontmost bush worn causing play, (fine for next year)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 129,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2011 129,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 121,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 95,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 67,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,169 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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W133 SOR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W133 SOR, 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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W133 SOR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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