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W161 VAW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,415 mi
Last recorded91,415 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 VAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,415 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various dents in bodywork all round

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,828 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,828 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,680 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,434 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 86,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 83,521 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 83,521 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 80,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,954 miles

all metal brake pipes just starting to corrode

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

very slight fluid leak at power steering pump

Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,304 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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W161 VAW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W161 VAW, 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 W161 VAW registered?

W161 VAW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W161 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 VAW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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