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W172 SLC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 SLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,997 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,360 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,104 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre cracking slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,595 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,412 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,240 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,736 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED O/S/R.

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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W172 SLC 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 73.7%.

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 W172 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 W172 SLC registered?

W172 SLC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W172 SLC safe to buy?

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