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V127 KWO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 KWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 135,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

A lot of underbody surface corrosion

Bank 1 sensor 2 Lambda sensor not connected

Exhaust centre silencer damaged & outer skin peeling

Front brake disc lipped

Front number plate poor condition

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

O/S door mirror damaged

O/S/R tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Oil leak

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

The hand brake feels like it is not operating correctly on its first stage

Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,456 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake disc worn & lipped

Front number plate in poor condition

N/S/F shock absorber slightly stiff

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in the steering rack

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 133,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust in poor condition & the rear under vehicle heatshield is inecure & fouling the exhaust

Front brake disc worn & lipped

Front number plate in poor condition

N/S/F shock absorber slightly stiff

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in the steering rack

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 112,207 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 112,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 100,978 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 74,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,417 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,417 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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V127 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V127 KWO, 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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V127 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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