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W191 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

body surface corrosion

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor surface corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

suspension items surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 117,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes beside fuel tank [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,474 miles

Coolant level low [ leak from thermostat housing]

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 111,474 miles

Coolant level low [ leak from thermostat housing]

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,086 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 205,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 97,036 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 96,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,858 miles

rear number plate slightly detereated

Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,249 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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W191 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W191 SOT, 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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W191 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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