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W166 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,134 miles

Centre exhaust box baffles missing

Fail 22 Feb 2019 130,913 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Centre exhaust box baffles missing

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,172 miles

corrosion started on exhaust system

Fail 21 Mar 2018 129,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion started on exhaust system

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel tank filler pipe slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,115 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 99,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 84,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches.

n/s and o/s mirror assemblies damaged.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (pirelli 195/55r1585h)

nearside and offside rear number plate lamp assembly lamps dirty.

rear brakes squeeking.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,448 miles

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches.

n/s and o/s mirror assemblies damaged.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (pirelli 195/55r1585h)

nearside and offside rear number plate lamp assembly lamps dirty.

rear brakes squeeking.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 78,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise cambelt change @ 100k/8year in tervals.

nearside and offside mirror assemblies loose but secure.

nearside and offside rear number plate lenses discoloured and slightly affecting light output.

rear brakes squeeking on backplates.

slight fluctuation from o/s/f brake when tested on roller brake tester.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 74,718 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

excess hand brake lever travel @ 12 notches but not coming to stop.

nearside and offside rear number plate light assemblies corroded but working ok.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 68,658 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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W166 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W166 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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W166 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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