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W117 XCW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 XCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

signs of dampness around steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2025 83,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

signs of dampness around steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,289 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,289 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 76,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Nov 2022 73,314 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe,suspension arms and coil springs all corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s wing mirror cover slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror temp repaire

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle showing signs of corrodion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,536 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,716 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack badly on inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,980 miles

vehicle will not self centre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,142 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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W117 XCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W117 XCW, 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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W117 XCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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