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W148 SLC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,799 mi
Last recorded102,799 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 SLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 102,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 102,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 100,610 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 100,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine leaking oil onto hot exhaust causing fumes

ofsside front fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 24 May 2018 95,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 95,129 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 92,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 92,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 89,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,417 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 86,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 82,778 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 82,778 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 78,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 72,963 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 72,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,743 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,802 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 63,802 miles

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

Oil leak

passenger side mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,943 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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W148 SLC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SLC, 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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W148 SLC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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