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W133 VEV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 VEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,343 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,414 miles

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

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

gearbox has slight oil leak from the nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 13 Jun 2013 115,831 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is starting to wear

Gearbox has slight oil leak from the nearside drive shaft seal

Offside wing mirror is damaged but is not in danger of falling off

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2013 115,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is starting to wear

Gearbox has slight oil leak from the nearside drive shaft seal

Offside wing mirror is damaged but is not in danger of falling off

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre starting to show signs of wear.

offside rear tyre perishing around tread.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 111,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre starting to show signs of wear.

offside rear tyre perishing around tread.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 101,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner/ outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2010 101,099 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner/ outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 78,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,470 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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W133 VEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W133 VEV, 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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W133 VEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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