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W141 VNK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,166 mi
Last recorded122,166 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 VNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

centre mirror missing but both other mirrors present

oil on min

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2014 122,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

centre mirror missing but both other mirrors present

oil on min

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,667 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 104,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust flexible joint outer sleeve loose

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,776 miles

downpipe flexi loose

exhaust system rusty

front wipers split

n/side rear number plate light dim

o/s/f sidelight bulb dim

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,579 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

advise tracking

downpipe flexi loose

exhaust system rusty

front wipers split

n/side rear number plate light dim

o/s/f sidelight bulb dim

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both outer sills covers fitted

both rear stabalizer bar bushes worn and perished

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

rear no plate worn

Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covers fitted

both rear stabalizer bar bushes worn and perished

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

rear no plate worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,330 miles

both rear tyres perishing

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,422 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Coolant extension bottle empty (we topped it back up)

Interior mirror missing

Minor coolant leak from around thermostat housing

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2007 79,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Coolant extension bottle empty (we topped it back up)

Interior mirror missing

Minor coolant leak from around thermostat housing

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 77,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W141 VNK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W141 VNK, 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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W141 VNK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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