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W138 VVX

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,073 mi
Last recorded117,073 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 VVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 107,993 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 99,279 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 90,625 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

Fail 12 Mar 2011 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,970 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 49,095 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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W138 VVX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W138 VVX, 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 W138 VVX registered?

W138 VVX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W138 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 VVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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