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W187 XBT

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,379 mi
Last recorded107,379 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,197 miles

corrosion in both rear inner sills

front number plate in poor condition.

fuel filler pipes very corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in both rear inner sills

front number plate in poor condition.

fuel filler pipes very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 101,911 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

N/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre close to limit and worn unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,468 miles

Fuel lines corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 118,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust braket on down pipe rusted through but still supports exhaust system

Fail 12 Nov 2009 117,105 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

front exhaust braket broken,exhaust not insercure

nearside front sub-frame slightly damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,717 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 102,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,246 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 88,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,097 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,420 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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W187 XBT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 W187 XBT, 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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W187 XBT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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