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W154 VEV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,842 mi
Last recorded176,842 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 VEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 176,842 miles

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

OSF fog lamp missing and NSF fog lamp broken

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

Scratch on windscreen not obstructing vision

Fail 13 May 2014 176,842 miles

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

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

OSF fog lamp missing and NSF fog lamp broken

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

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

Scratch on windscreen not obstructing vision

Pass 2 Jan 2013 164,868 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL AREA NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING VEHICLE STRENGTH

FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 149,894 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn bald

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 137,433 miles

NSF fog lamp lense cracked

Rear suspension rubber bushes perished but no excess movement noted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 137,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs wearing thin

NSF fog lamp lense cracked

Rear suspension rubber bushes perished but no excess movement noted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 131,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 131,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 122,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2008 122,296 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2007 114,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 114,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,806 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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W154 VEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W154 VEV, 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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W154 VEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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