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V153 KNY

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,464 mi
Last recorded157,464 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 157,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear accident damage

Offside Front accident damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 140,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear accident damage

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front accident damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 122,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,827 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,827 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2016 86,051 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured roll bar link (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,063 miles

1 ltr oil added before test

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,063 miles

1 ltr oil added before test

Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,304 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 10 Jan 2012 51,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,096 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,573 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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V153 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V153 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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V153 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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