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W188 VGE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,347 mi
Last recorded136,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 VGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 136,347 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 129,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

fuel filter pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,684 miles

fuel filter pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,779 miles

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

pertol tank strap corroded

petrol tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 113,213 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,414 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

slight play at front offside steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,118 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,941 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bush rubber deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,925 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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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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