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W128 XHK

2000 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

246,851 mi
Last recorded246,851 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 XHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 246,851 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder low

Fail 21 Apr 2015 246,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear wheel distorted

pas rack seeping oil

unable to assess sills

water leak..suspect header tank

Pass 20 May 2014 237,474 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

slight rumble offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2014 237,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge and cut outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder close to limit

slight rumble offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2013 219,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 204,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 204,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front brake hose twisted

Fail 20 May 2011 174,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2011 174,276 miles

wipers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 133,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 133,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front number plate cracked and offside front wing dented

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

Oil residue over and around steering rack ?

Pass 8 May 2009 124,841 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 May 2009 124,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2008 118,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 111,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 105,410 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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W128 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W128 XHK, 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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W128 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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