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W178 VTX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,694 mi
Last recorded101,694 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills covered

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills covered

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,301 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded.

bothside rear coil spring badly corroded.

bothside rear shock absorber,s negligible damping.

brake pedal antislip rubber worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,864 miles

bothside rear tyre/s shoulder/s wearing thin.

brake pedal antislip rubber pad worn.

front flex pipe collar broken-still secure- should replace.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bothside rear tyre/s worn thin.

botside front brake pad/s worn almost close to legal -should replace.

front exhaust -flex pipe leaking gas and braking- marginal pass -should replace.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear wheel bearing little noise

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,772 miles

bothside front brake pads - inner face wearing thin.

brake pedal anti slip provesion worn slightly.

brake resorvoir fluid ,little low.

nearside rear tyre, lightly distorted.

nearside rear wheel bearing noise- should replace.

offside rear brake pipe -around chassi rail very corroded. should replace.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,664 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 71,664 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 473,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,128 miles

as test number 252350516195

Fail 20 Apr 2006 41,074 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W178 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W178 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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W178 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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