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V153 KHG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,032 mi
Last recorded143,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 KHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 143,032 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust as blow

Pass 26 May 2011 135,558 miles

front o/s lower ball jiont play present requires attention in near future

oil leak,,headlamp lens scratched,, rear suspension bushs detiorated,, brake fluid level low

Fail 24 May 2011 135,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front o/s lower ball jiont play present requires attention in near future

oil leak,,headlamp lens scratched,, rear suspension bushs detiorated,, brake fluid level low

Pass 17 May 2010 127,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 119,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2008 112,635 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs,slight blow to rear exhaust box,nearside front tyre perrishing on outer wall

Fail 19 May 2008 112,529 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to front brake discs,slight blow to rear exhaust box,nearside front tyre perrishing on outer wall

Fail 6 Dec 2006 103,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 103,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 98,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 98,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear silencer corroded.

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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V153 KHG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V153 KHG, 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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V153 KHG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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