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W168 XEE

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,854 mi
Last recorded136,854 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 XEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 136,854 miles

unable to fully check brake pipes due to anti corrosion coating

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various brake pipes corrded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,077 miles

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

advise h/brake high travel

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,441 miles

Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroded

n/s head lamp lens blurring beam pattern

Fail 6 Nov 2010 98,919 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes corroded

n/s head lamp lens blurring beam pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,209 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 76,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,536 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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W168 XEE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W168 XEE, 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 W168 XEE registered?

W168 XEE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W168 XEE safe to buy?

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