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V443 XFW

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,584 mi
Last recorded45,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 45,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 45,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight rumble when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,446 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,446 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,957 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system deteoirated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,086 miles

MISTING OF OIL ON STEERING RACK

SIGNS COOLANT LEAKS FROM EXPANSION BOTTLE

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES BUT EFFICIENT BRAKE READINGS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,302 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars 195/60/15

offside front tyre wearing close to tread wear bars 195/60/15

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,395 miles

Radiator cooling fan cover damaged noisy.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 34,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Radiator cooling fan cover damaged noisy.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,417 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,417 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,261 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 18,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall has split

Pass 2 May 2006 15,639 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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V443 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V443 XFW, 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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V443 XFW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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