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W172 XJN

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,219 mi
Last recorded124,219 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 XJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 124,219 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front inner c/v boot damp outer c/v boot perished

both rear inner wheel arch areas corrding

rear coil springs corroded

sill kit fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front inner c/v boot damp outer c/v boot perished

both rear inner wheel arch areas corrding

rear coil springs corroded

sill kit fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 124,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner sill, 2 area's (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner sill, 2 area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner sill, 2 area's (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner sill, 2 area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near-side rearlamp damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,068 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Rear light unit damaged

sill kit fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lenss cracked

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,870 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,147 miles

Brake discs worn.

Corrosion in exhaust.

F/o/s tyre tread worn more on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Outer body sills have covers fitted.

Slight damage to f/o/s seat belt.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,147 miles

Brake discs worn.

Corrosion in exhaust.

F/o/s tyre tread worn more on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Outer body sills have covers fitted.

Slight damage to f/o/s seat belt.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Number plate lamps dim

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 89,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Number plate lamps dim

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyre treads getting low. Wear on brake discs.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,132 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,045 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,418 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,203 miles

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

crack in o/sr lamp lens, but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,203 miles

crack in o/sr lamp lens, but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,799 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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W172 XJN is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W172 XJN, 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 W172 XJN registered?

W172 XJN is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W172 XJN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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