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W153 XHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,485 mi
Last recorded212,485 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 XHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 212,485 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear section, in securing clips corroded and above rear of front subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 208,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 208,332 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable seized (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 205,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 199,515 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 189,143 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 189,143 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 184,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 184,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 179,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 178,908 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pinch bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 173,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 167,008 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 166,932 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 160,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 153,858 miles

rear metal brake pipe deteriorating

slightest wear in n/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 3 Jan 2014 145,687 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 145,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 138,105 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 137,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 127,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 127,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,278 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 108,721 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 108,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2009 100,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 90,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,555 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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W153 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W153 XHK, 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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W153 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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