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W179 VTX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,184 mi
Last recorded85,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

removed objects from center mirror

Fail 17 Jan 2014 85,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

removed objects from center mirror

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,513 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,218 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,647 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,368 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,368 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,813 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,531 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,854 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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W179 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W179 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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What year was W179 VTX registered?

W179 VTX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W179 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 VTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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