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W163 XFV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,761 mi
Last recorded115,761 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 XFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,761 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,362 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes that go into brake compensator are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,606 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 103,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,064 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,064 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,845 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,088 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 57,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 50,105 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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W163 XFV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W163 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.

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What year was W163 XFV registered?

W163 XFV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W163 XFV safe to buy?

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