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W162 VGB

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 VGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,354 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,971 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,452 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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W162 VGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W162 VGB, 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 W162 VGB registered?

W162 VGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W162 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 VGB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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