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W118 XVS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,330 mi
Last recorded9,330 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 XVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,330 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 9,309 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,823 miles

airbag system not fitted as car is rally prepared

front brake hoses routed very close to strut/driveshaft

Fail 11 Aug 2016 7,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

airbag system not fitted as car is rally prepared

front brake hoses routed very close to strut/driveshaft

Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,886 miles

Very strong smell of petrol inside car, no obvious leaks found, a detailed investigation strongly recommended.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 5,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Very strong smell of petrol inside car, no obvious leaks found, a detailed investigation strongly recommended.

Pass 9 Aug 2014
Pass 10 May 2013 1,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005

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 XVS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

W118 XVS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W118 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 XVS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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