MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel leak off pipes pourous
tear in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missisng
engine under tray is insecure at rear
off side front foglight lense is cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
object hanging from rear view mirror creating obstruction in drivers view zone 'B' †screen dirty inside †boot full,unable to fully inspect †rear wiper blade split †n/s stop lamp in-op(bulb replaced) †front wipers not adequately clearing(replaced)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W162 SLC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SLC, 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 SLC registered?
W162 SLC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2000.
Is W162 SLC safe to buy?
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