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W138 XJA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 XJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,014 miles

All Rear subframe components heavily corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,598 miles

NSF tyres cracking

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 97,596 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

NSF tyres cracking

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

front flexi slightly perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,903 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,424 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,626 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 84,612 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,058 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,562 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 51,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,085 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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W138 XJA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W138 XJA, 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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W138 XJA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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