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W117 VBO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 111,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,277 miles

1.front and rear coil springs corroded.2.front brake discs corroded.3.front subframe corroded.4.plastic trim covering outer sills.

5.trim covering inner arches.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 101,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.front and rear coil springs corroded.2.front brake discs corroded.3.front subframe corroded.4.plastic trim covering outer sills.

5.trim covering inner arches.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,258 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 85,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,216 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 66,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,852 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,164 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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W117 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W117 VBO, 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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W117 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W117 VBO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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