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W161 SVV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 SVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,728 miles

STONE CHIPS ON FRONT SCREEN

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

O\S HEADLIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DULL

O\S\F OUTER WING CORRODED BUT NO SHARPE EDGES

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 79,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O\S HEADLIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DULL

O\S\F OUTER WING CORRODED BUT NO SHARPE EDGES

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

STONE CHIPS ON FRONT SCREEN

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 1 Oct 2019 75,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,837 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,535 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,257 miles

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

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

offside track rod end dust cover split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside track rod end dust cover split

Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,101 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 SVV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W161 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

W161 SVV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W161 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 SVV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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