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W168 VOJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,102 mi
Last recorded166,102 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 166,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 165,295 miles

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 164,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shock absorber worn and has a reduced damping affect.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 157,453 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 157,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 150,561 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 150,552 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate will need changing soon due to water/dirt ingress.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 134,586 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 134,571 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 118,816 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 111,062 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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W168 VOJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W168 VOJ, 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 W168 VOJ registered?

W168 VOJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W168 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 VOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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