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V128 KNY

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 135,032 miles

front brake pads low,brake discs wearing,suspension components+innersills+fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,793 miles

fuel tank support strap corroded,rear suspension components corroded,n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Apr 2017 131,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank support strap corroded,rear suspension components corroded,n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,772 miles

suspension components corroded,noise from offside front driveshaft/bearing/joint

Fail 7 Apr 2016 126,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +emissions n/t (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both link rods broken off (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+nail in tread

suspension components corroded,noise from offside front driveshaft/bearing/joint

Pass 11 May 2015 121,593 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

innersills corroding

suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing

Fail 8 May 2015 121,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

innersills corroding

suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 6 May 2014 116,736 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 116,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 112,027 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 112,027 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing- advise replacement

Pass 10 May 2012 108,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 108,190 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 104,296 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 104,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 101,231 miles

advise both headlamps only just have beam image

Fail 7 May 2010 101,231 miles

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

advise both headlamps only just have beam image

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,473 miles

both headlamp lenses discoloured only just passed

front brake balance

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamp lenses discoloured only just passed

front brake balance

handbrake travel

Fail 12 May 2008 94,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

headlight output poor

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2008 94,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

headlight output poor

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2007 88,314 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

power steering fluid low level

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 78,779 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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V128 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V128 KNY, 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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V128 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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