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W179 SGM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 SGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 107,987 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox very rusty

handbrake has travel

rear brake pipes getting corroded

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,475 miles

exhaust getting rusty

offside rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend immediate attention)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust getting rusty

offside rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend immediate attention)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 99,800 miles

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

both front tyres worn and cracking on inner sidewalls (recommend immediate attention)

exhaust hangers very rusty

front brake discs getting worn

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,800 miles

both front tyres worn and cracking on inner sidewalls (recommend immediate attention)

exhaust hangers very rusty

front brake discs getting worn

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,363 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake requires servicing or repair

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,867 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside wiper split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,145 miles

brake pipes have light corrosion

exhaust back box rusty

nearside mirror (temporary repair)

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,066 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 81,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 77,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 73,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 73,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W179 SGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W179 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.

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W179 SGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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