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W159 XJN

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,958 mi
Last recorded114,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 XJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 114,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

EMISSIONS not tested .

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine coolant bottle empty .

engine coolant leak .

general condition of rear suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,561 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 109,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,755 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise nsr coil spring broken

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,057 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,261 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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W159 XJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 W159 XJN, 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 W159 XJN registered?

W159 XJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W159 XJN 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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