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W159 YFV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 YFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,861 miles

back box has small hole

Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,148 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,189 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,525 miles

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

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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W159 YFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W159 YFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W159 YFV registered?

W159 YFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W159 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 YFV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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