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W152 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,338 mi
Last recorded107,338 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,338 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror repaired by tape

Fail 26 Nov 2010 107,337 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror repaired by tape

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn & bald on inner edges

engine stabilser arm/bush under vehicle worn

n/s side mirror glass cracked

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn & bald on inner edges

engine stabilser arm/bush under vehicle worn

n/s side mirror glass cracked

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,288 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,564 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,538 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,471 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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W152 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W152 SOT, 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 W152 SOT registered?

W152 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W152 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W152 SOT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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