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V146 KWO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,352 mi
Last recorded72,352 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 KWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bottom wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bottom wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bottom wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,517 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 68,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,587 miles

Forward lower edge of both rear inner wheel arches are corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,658 miles

Minor grease loss arround both inner driveshaft joints

lower edge of both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,600 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,691 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 60,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

middle and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,371 miles

middle and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 55,971 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 55,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 55,925 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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V146 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V146 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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V146 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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