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W182 VAR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 VAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 140,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 120,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 120,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 119,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,824 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 114,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has nail in tread & is visibly low on pressure.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,096 miles

both headlamp lenses clouded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 112,088 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamp lenses clouded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 99,711 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished/cracking

Oil leak

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

Side skirts fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2007 85,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 85,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 66,073 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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W182 VAR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W182 VAR, 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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W182 VAR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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