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W126 XEX

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,686 mi
Last recorded135,686 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 XEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,686 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 135,686 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,634 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,628 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,866 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear tyres perished

all brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

baffles loose in rear box

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,706 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe braking up

Fail 5 Aug 2014 93,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe braking up

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plate lights dim

Fail 1 Aug 2013 82,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plate lights dim

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,220 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,608 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,551 miles

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

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

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

trim on nearside sill damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,984 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 34,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,392 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,392 miles

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

oil leak

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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W126 XEX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W126 XEX, 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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W126 XEX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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