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W168 XEV

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,591 mi
Last recorded151,591 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 XEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 151,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,977 miles

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

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

sump rusty and slight oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 133,977 miles

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

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

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

sump rusty and slight oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f fog light broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,504 miles

o/s/f fog light broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2009 111,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 111,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,253 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

slight damage o/s screen

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,093 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to get low on inner edge

small chip under 10mm in zone B

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 XEV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XEV, 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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W168 XEV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W168 XEV safe to buy?

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