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W143 SFP

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 SFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 81,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s

subframes & suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2020 81,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s

subframes & suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 76,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 71,705 miles

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2018 71,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,362 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 66,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 61,426 miles

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 18 Jun 2016 61,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (7.1.2)

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,526 miles

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,045 miles

flat spot in n/s/f inner wheel rim

n/s/f inner brake pad looks low

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

flat spot in n/s/f inner wheel rim

n/s/f inner brake pad looks low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,495 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Low effort on o/s rear brakes

Pass 3 May 2012 43,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,195 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 26,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre out of shape.

Pass 24 May 2006 19,817 miles

WETNESS AROUND P.A.S RACK, NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE, SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F/ DRAGLINK!

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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W143 SFP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W143 SFP, 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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W143 SFP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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