MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
rear offside metal brake pipe corroded from flexi hose
slight front brake imbalance
slight knock at steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
fuel filter pipes corroded
fuel filter pipes corroded
front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated
pertol tank strap corroded
petrol tank filler and breather pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine slightly smokey at tick over
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all coil springs corroded
slight play at front offside steering arm
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front coil springs corroded
both wipers torn, passengers wiper too big
centre exhaust section, leaking at clamps
engine and gearbox oil leaks
rear brakes noisey on application
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorated
offside front steering rack worn
power steering rack slight leak
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorated
offside rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorated
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W188 VGE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W188 VGE, 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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W188 VGE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2000.
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