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W161 XHK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 XHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,604 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,920 miles

1/ EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY 2/ N/S/F WHEEL RIM DENTED 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 16 Aug 2011 95,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

1/ EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY 2/ N/S/F WHEEL RIM DENTED 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 8 Jan 2011 116,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,414 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT BALL JOINT COVERS SPLIT 2/ N/S/R WHEEL RIM DENTED 3/ SUSPENSION NOISE FROM FRONT

Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ BOTH FRONT BALL JOINT COVERS SPLIT 2/ N/S/R WHEEL RIM DENTED 3/ SUSPENSION NOISE FROM FRONT

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,793 miles

1/ BOTH REAR WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DENTED

Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ BOTH REAR WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DENTED

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,599 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 71,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 44,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1/ FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,178 miles

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

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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W161 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W161 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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W161 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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