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W103 VVW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,098 mi
Last recorded51,098 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 VVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 51,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,023 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 34,023 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 14,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,250 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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W103 VVW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W103 VVW, 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 W103 VVW registered?

W103 VVW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W103 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 VVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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