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W157 VJW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 VJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,193 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 79,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x 1 (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Advise N/S/F inner cv gaitor slight leaking of grease,will get worse.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,834 miles

Advise N/S/F inner cv gaitor slight leaking of grease,will get worse.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,162 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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W157 VJW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJW, 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 VJW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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