MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre exhaust box baffles missing
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))
corrosion started on exhaust system
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion started on exhaust system
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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