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W185 SKE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,288 mi
Last recorded160,288 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 SKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield insecure

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

suspected high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2015 160,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield insecure

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

suspected high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2014 155,517 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 147,936 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2013 147,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Undertray insecure

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 137,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 137,239 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 114,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,132 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 108,118 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 90,020 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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W185 SKE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W185 SKE, 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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W185 SKE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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