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W116 VTG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 VTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 146,009 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 135,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 135,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 123,949 miles

front tyres just legal

Pass 11 May 2011 112,714 miles

driveshaft support bearing noisy!!!

Fail 4 May 2011 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

driveshaft support bearing noisy!!!

Pass 19 May 2010 101,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 91,056 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 49,785 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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W116 VTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W116 VTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W116 VTG registered?

W116 VTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W116 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 VTG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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