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W189 XAE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,745 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 108,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,706 miles

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,119 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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W189 XAE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W189 XAE, 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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W189 XAE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W189 XAE safe to buy?

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