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W179 XGF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,787 mi
Last recorded82,787 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 XGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,787 miles

reverse light - inop

Nearside wiper blade - split

Offside Front tyre - heavily worn tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing - movement/wear

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,786 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside wiper blade - split

Offside Front tyre - heavily worn tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing - movement/wear

reverse light - inop

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,244 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,627 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre splits on inner wall

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,086 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,775 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,067 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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W179 XGF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W179 XGF, 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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What year was W179 XGF registered?

W179 XGF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W179 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 XGF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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