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VG20AA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

175,391 mi
Last recorded175,391 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG20AA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 175,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x Rubber exhaust mountings broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lateral tie bar bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush has completely detached from housing, arm rubbing against metal pin. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak Engine bay. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Within luggage compartment, seam running along inside of wheelarch and down side of rear seat. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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VG20AA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VG20AA, 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 VG20AA registered?

VG20AA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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