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W165 VBO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,084 mi
Last recorded107,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,084 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,353 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,104 miles

both rear tyres at legal limit

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 94,096 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres at legal limit

coolant leak from thermostat housing

engine oil was VERY low

Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 78,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,550 miles

Brake discs worn

Steering rack damp

Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,550 miles

Brake discs worn

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,622 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 54,622 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 38,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,219 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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W165 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W165 VBO, 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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W165 VBO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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