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W171 SGM

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 SGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2015 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,102 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)

Outer Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power Sterring pulling not running true.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 82,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Outer Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power Sterring pulling not running true.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,859 miles

long travel onhand brake

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,011 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,377 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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W171 SGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W171 SGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W171 SGM registered?

W171 SGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W171 SGM safe to buy?

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