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W148 VOJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,737 mi
Last recorded163,737 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 VOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 163,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 160,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 157,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 153,261 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 143,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 143,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 130,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 117,324 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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W148 VOJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W148 VOJ, 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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What year was W148 VOJ registered?

W148 VOJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W148 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 VOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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