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W118 XAL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 XAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 159,094 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 159,083 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 153,268 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 148,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 145,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 139,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 133,453 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,695 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,870 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 110,870 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 45,264 miles

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

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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W118 XAL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W118 XAL, 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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What year was W118 XAL registered?

W118 XAL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W118 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 XAL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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