MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
exhaust getting rusty
offside rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend immediate attention)
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)
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drivers seatbelt slightly frayed
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside wiper split
brake pipes have light corrosion
exhaust back box rusty
nearside mirror (temporary repair)
offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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