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W165 VMY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,935 mi
Last recorded140,935 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 135,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,953 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 122,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,032 miles

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

oil leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,261 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,267 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,260 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,712 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 97,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,778 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,827 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 86,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,174 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 VMY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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