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W148 SJF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,271 mi
Last recorded171,271 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 SJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 141,666 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 119,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 13 May 2014 119,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 115,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2013 115,047 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 111,006 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2011 107,233 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 107,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 102,702 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 102,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 99,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 95,937 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2007 92,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2006 88,979 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

metal brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose slightly corroded. also offside and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 13 May 2006 88,979 miles

metal brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose slightly corroded. also offside and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

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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W148 SJF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W148 SJF, 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 W148 SJF registered?

W148 SJF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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