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V147 KOX

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,891 mi
Last recorded108,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 KOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,891 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,319 miles

handbrake has not got a lot of reserve travel,advise adjustment.

rear silencer is fouling rear axle beam

Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake has not got a lot of reserve travel,advise adjustment.

rear silencer is fouling rear axle beam

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,137 miles

Exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate.

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

O/S front headlamp beem image starting to deteriorate due to hazed headlamp lens.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate.

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S front headlamp beem image starting to deteriorate due to hazed headlamp lens.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,554 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,554 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2009 74,550 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,329 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,329 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 44,854 miles

Nearside front wheel inner rim has slight damage.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in.

Offside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight weep from steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,854 miles

Nearside front wheel inner rim has slight damage.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle

Offside rear tyre has a nail in.

Offside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle

Slight weep from steering rack.

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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V147 KOX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V147 KOX, 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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V147 KOX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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