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W162 SGW

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,421 mi
Last recorded126,421 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 SGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

frt & rear suspension rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2019 126,419 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

frt & rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,445 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

frt brake pipes corroded

frt tyres worn inner edges

temp repair o/s headlamp

Fail 19 Sep 2018 122,443 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

frt brake pipes corroded

frt tyres worn inner edges

temp repair o/s headlamp

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,953 miles

Offside Front Mirror head damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 114,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mirror head damaged.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,866 miles

1x centre stop bulb n/w

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

frt no plate discolour

o/s headlamp mtgs repaired

temp repair o/s mirror

Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

1x centre stop bulb n/w

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

frt no plate discolour

o/s headlamp mtgs repaired

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 100,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,801 miles

frt no plate cracked

temp repair o/s mirror

Fail 22 Apr 2014 90,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

frt no plate cracked

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 2 May 2013 85,889 miles

frt no plate discolour

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,203 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,126 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,844 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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W162 SGW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W162 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 W162 SGW registered?

W162 SGW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W162 SGW safe to buy?

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