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W161 VAX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,470 mi
Last recorded102,470 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,675 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,635 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION CENTOR AND REAR EXHAUST

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT CORROSION CENTOR AND REAR EXHAUST

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,110 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish slightly

drivers mirror cracked

rear number plate is in poor condition

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 VAX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 W161 VAX registered?

W161 VAX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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