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W149 VPU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside registration lamp bulb dim

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has thorne in outside sidewall

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

exhaust corrosion

headlamp lenses deteriorated, however not affecting beam image

Fail 30 Aug 2017 69,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside registration lamp bulb dim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has thorne in outside sidewall

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

coolant level below minimum

exhaust corrosion

headlamp lenses deteriorated, however not affecting beam image

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limited visibility (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

rear exhaust supported by wire

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,744 miles

All Tyres Perished On Outter Wall

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,204 miles

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,093 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 45,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,739 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W149 VPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W149 VPU, 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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W149 VPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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