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W146 SUX

2000 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,397 mi
Last recorded125,397 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 SUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,397 miles

advise engine idol eratic

advise front brake disc inner faces corroded

advise front o/s tyre minimum tead & worn on edges

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise surfac e corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2011 119,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 119,557 miles

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

advise front brake discs corroded inner faces

advise minor blow manifold area

advise o/s front tyre low tread

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 113,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front b/discs corroded inner faces

advise rear exhaust section s/corrosion no blow found

advise tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2009 107,132 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 99,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise:centre rear seat belt hard to pull out

advise:nearside rear park brake effort low

advise:nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

advise:slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise:nearside front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,031 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 SUX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W146 SUX, 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 W146 SUX registered?

W146 SUX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W146 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W146 SUX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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