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W157 XHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 XHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,055 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

heavy corrosion around n/s/r chassis

heavy corrosion around o/s/r chassis

oil leak from atf pipes near radiator

pas pies corroded under bonnet

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

heavy corrosion around n/s/r chassis

heavy corrosion around o/s/r chassis

oil leak from atf pipes near radiator

pas pies corroded under bonnet

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,602 miles

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

coolant level low

engine warning light on

leak from gear box flexi hose

Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine warning light on

leak from gear box flexi hose

traction control light on

Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,070 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 70,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,909 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,872 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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W157 XHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W157 XHR, 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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W157 XHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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