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W149 SNT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 SNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,009 miles

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

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

nearside outer cill covered by manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside outer cill covered by manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag warning light illuminated

nearside outer cill covered by plastic body moulding at time of test

nearside rear handbrake caliper lever slightly seized but not affecting handbrake efficiency or operation

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

offside outer cill covered by plastic body moulding at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,417 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,156 miles

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

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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W149 SNT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W149 SNT, 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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W149 SNT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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