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W148 XFV

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,019 mi
Last recorded164,019 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 XFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 164,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 148,380 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 138,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,855 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 122,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 107,779 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 92,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,405 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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W148 XFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W148 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W148 XFV registered?

W148 XFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W148 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 XFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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