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W185 XHK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,257 mi
Last recorded182,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 XHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 182,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) nearside front tyre worn from the edges+tyre worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body work damaged to offside +nearside door moulding trim insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level low

offside front wiper smearing

serious oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Fail 9 Jul 2016 182,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) nearside front tyre worn from the edges+tyre worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body work damaged to offside +nearside door moulding trim insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level low

offside front wiper smearing

serious oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 172,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs badly corroded

overhead stop lamp centre led bulb not working

power steering metal pipes corroded

serious oil leaks

slight body work damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2015 172,415 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs badly corroded

overhead stop lamp centre led bulb not working

power steering metal pipes corroded

serious oil leaks

slight body work damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 167,074 miles

bad oil leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2014 167,073 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2013 163,121 miles

All CV gaiters leaking grease, not damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 163,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

All CV gaiters leaking grease, not damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 160,660 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 160,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 158,955 miles

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

low reading from n/s/r handbrake

Fail 20 Jul 2011 158,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

low reading from n/s/r handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2009 139,243 miles

both sides front brake pads worn low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,797 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 120,797 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 105,041 miles

n/s/r tyre close to 1-6

stone chip in n/s/f windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2006 90,292 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

small amount of corrosion on O/S front sub frame

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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W185 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W185 XHK, 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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W185 XHK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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