MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
air bag light not coming on
both front tyre valves cracked
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak ()
air bag light not coming on
both front tyre valves cracked
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded
offside rear inner sill slightly corroded
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded
offside rear inner sill slightly corroded
Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
number plate lights dim
number plate lights dim
parking brake lever high
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W157 VAX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 W157 VAX, 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 W157 VAX registered?
W157 VAX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W157 VAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W157 VAX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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