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W168 VTX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,768 mi
Last recorded129,768 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,111 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

head lamp lens ns/os deteriorating

ns rear brake discs pitted on both faces

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,726 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,587 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,548 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noice from front wheel bearing

slight noice from gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,658 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sills unable to check.both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 82,653 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sills unable to check.both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 44,177 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 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTX, 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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W168 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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