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W143 XEV

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 XEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,707 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,902 miles

Oil leak

inner edge of nearside front disc corroded

middle box exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,305 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,420 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner constant velocity boot leaking grease

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner constant velocity boot leaking grease

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,827 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,532 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front fog light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2008 58,436 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front fog light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,236 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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W143 XEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W143 XEV, 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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W143 XEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W143 XEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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