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W189 VGB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,745 mi
Last recorded48,745 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 VGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 48,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension and major brake components have are corroded but not excessive at present

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension and major brake components have are corroded but not excessive at present

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,862 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED / CREAKING, NO PLAY FOUND

REAR No PLATE LETTERS DETERIATING

Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED / CREAKING, NO PLAY FOUND

REAR No PLATE LETTERS DETERIATING

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,997 miles

handbrake high

n/s door mirror glass missing

wipers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,703 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W189 VGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W189 VGB, 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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W189 VGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W189 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 VGB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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