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W161 SGW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 SGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 30,983 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,709 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes both sides by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,042 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components very corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 30,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe / pump major oil leaki (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components very corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 29,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all underside & components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 28,544 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 28,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working

Pass 14 May 2018 27,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 27,546 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside mirror worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 26,370 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 25,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,259 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 24,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,195 miles

all underside supension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 22,280 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery covered

under body and suspension surface rust

Fail 10 May 2013 22,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery covered

rear wiper split

under body and suspension surface rust

Pass 21 May 2012 21,149 miles

plastic covers fitted to outter sills

Fail 19 May 2011 19,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

rear wiper

variouse covers fitted abscuring view

Pass 19 May 2011 19,584 miles

air bag light on

rear wiper

variouse covers fitted abscuring view

Pass 14 May 2010 17,413 miles

centre rear seat belt operation slow

Pass 15 May 2009 15,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,127 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 14,127 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 12,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,872 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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W161 SGW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W161 SGW, 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 W161 SGW registered?

W161 SGW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W161 SGW safe to buy?

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