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W149 VTX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,276 mi
Last recorded67,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch around shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch around shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub frame has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,694 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 58,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear undercarriage

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Obscured by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,371 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,549 miles

n/s/r o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear subframe fixture and fittings heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2014 36,473 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

excessive surface underneath fittings

Pass 31 May 2013 34,894 miles

excessive surface rust on rear suspension fittings

o/s/r tyre close to tread limits

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,348 miles

steering rack slight leak n/s o/s ends

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,878 miles

front disc and pads getting low

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

power steering rack leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,553 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,954 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished in tread centres

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 20,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 18,468 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 18,468 miles

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

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

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

advise all tyres on vehicle close to legal limit.

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 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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