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W168 XPU

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,309 mi
Last recorded108,309 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,309 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 106,447 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,025 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,668 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,533 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 100,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 98,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,740 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 96,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,711 miles

Central Front Exhaust box outer skin rusted

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

Offside Front Worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre ageing cracking between tread pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2017 93,711 miles

Central Front Exhaust box outer skin rusted

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre ageing cracking between tread pattern

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,967 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,502 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 81,502 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,733 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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W168 XPU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XPU, 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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W168 XPU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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