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V154 KCV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,876 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 105,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

emission test not done due to bad oil leak on cambelt

Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,588 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,588 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 84,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,473 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,473 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 738,393 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,719 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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V154 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V154 KCV, 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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V154 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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