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W157 VBO

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 80,310 miles

brake lever has slight travel

Fail 21 Dec 2019 80,310 miles

brake lever has slight travel

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 76,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

nearside front headlamp misty

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,278 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 58,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 58,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,398 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,928 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,091 miles

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

rear blade split

Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,091 miles

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

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

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

rear blade split

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,081 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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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W157 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W157 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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W157 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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