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W137 XEO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 XEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 151,680 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

heat shield loose

Fail 18 May 2016 151,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 135,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 120,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,255 miles

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush splitting resulting in slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2013 118,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush splitting resulting in slight play

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,797 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,892 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 110,892 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 110,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 104,690 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 104,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,127 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 98,127 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,060 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 91,823 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 86,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,172 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,831 miles

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

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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W137 XEO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W137 XEO, 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 W137 XEO registered?

W137 XEO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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