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W146 SDU

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,834 miles

both front tyres wearing on very inner edge

nearside front tyre cuts/chunks out of outer sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on very inner edge

nearside front tyre cuts/chunks out of outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2014 112,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2013 105,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 91,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,595 miles

both front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 51,623 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 51,623 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,044 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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W146 SDU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W146 SDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W146 SDU registered?

W146 SDU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W146 SDU safe to buy?

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