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W153 VBO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,555 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,538 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 1 May 2019 70,635 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 70,635 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 67,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,029 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 65,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 62,726 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 62,726 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,955 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 54,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 51,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,640 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2008 43,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,189 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,078 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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W153 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W153 VBO, 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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W153 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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