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W169 XHR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,616 mi
Last recorded134,616 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 XHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,616 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 134,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,243 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Rear x member and suspension corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,243 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

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

Rear inner sills corroded.

Rear x member and suspension corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 101,092 miles

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,153 miles

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

Low efficiency on nearside rear hand brake.

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,213 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 95,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,524 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,524 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,200 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 85,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 76,958 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 72,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,664 miles

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

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

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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W169 XHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W169 XHR, 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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W169 XHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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