No, W238 VJW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for W238 VJW?

The MOT for W238 VJW is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 December 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of W238 VJW?

The recorded mileage for W238 VJW is 138,685 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W238 VJW ULEZ compliant?

No, W238 VJW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · W238 VJW

W238 VJW

2000 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 138,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/12/2015
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/12/2015)
Recorded Mileage: 138,685 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/12/2015

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/12/2015

Mileage: 138,685 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2000
Engine: 1800cc

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W238 VJW Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2016
138,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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W238 VJW Mileage History

03/01/2006144,139 mi
03/01/2007151,083 mi+6,944 mi
16/06/2008155,294 mi+4,211 mi
06/06/2009102,658 mi-52,636 mi
13/06/2009162,658 mi+60,000 mi
16/06/2010171,303 mi+8,645 mi
11/06/2011181,325 mi+10,022 mi
15/06/2012116,485 mi-64,840 mi
18/06/2012116,488 mi+3 mi
15/06/2013124,886 mi+8,398 mi
15/06/2013124,887 mi+1 mi
08/12/2014134,639 mi+9,752 mi
09/12/2014134,639 mi
13/03/2016138,685 mi+4,046 mi

Average of roughly -535 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

W238 VJW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:47

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Focus (W238 VJW) between January 2006 and March 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 13 March 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)”; “Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.

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