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W131 XBV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 XBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe on hanger mounting (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2017 84,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlight misted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

REAR SUSPENSION AND SUB FRAME CORRODED

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 3 May 2017 84,113 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlight misted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

REAR SUSPENSION AND SUB FRAME CORRODED

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 7 May 2016 82,964 miles

Body has slight corrosion tank support straps (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 81,684 miles

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

front brake discs rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty condition

rear suspension parts rusty condition

rust forming front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 14 May 2014 76,353 miles

front coil springs rusty condition

fuel filler pipes rusty

headlamps poor condition

n/s/f wheel poor condition

rear suspension parts rusty condition

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,446 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Various under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,446 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Various under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2012 60,970 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

o/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

rear subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield at steering rack detatched

Fail 22 May 2012 60,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield at steering rack detatched

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

o/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 54,472 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 38,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,083 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,698 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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W131 XBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W131 XBV, 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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W131 XBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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