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W165 VUB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,495 mi
Last recorded124,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 124,495 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 124,494 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 102,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 87,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 72,607 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 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W165 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W165 VUB registered?

W165 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W165 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 VUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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