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W174 SDL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,154 mi
Last recorded118,154 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 SDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

heat sheild loose middle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,509 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,542 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 59,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,019 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,224 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 27,224 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W174 SDL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W174 SDL, 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 W174 SDL registered?

W174 SDL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is W174 SDL safe to buy?

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