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W122 XCW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 XCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 108,201 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached shocker mounting (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,447 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded round bulk head ()

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both sills covered with plastic

surface corrosion rea axle

Fail 9 Apr 2024 106,447 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded round bulk head ()

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both sills covered with plastic

surface corrosion rea axle

Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2022 102,363 miles

Central Front Lower radaitor mounting corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 92,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,185 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,905 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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W122 XCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W122 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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What year was W122 XCW registered?

W122 XCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W122 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 XCW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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