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W174 VGJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,756 mi
Last recorded110,756 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 110,756 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,290 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 102,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 86,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 61,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,868 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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W174 VGJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W174 VGJ, 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 W174 VGJ registered?

W174 VGJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W174 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W174 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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