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W185 VUB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,567 mi
Last recorded132,567 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,963 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 126,963 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,404 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 121,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,693 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,586 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 59,083 miles

offside mirror cracked and held together with gaffer tape

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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W185 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W185 VUB, 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 W185 VUB registered?

W185 VUB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W185 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 VUB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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