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V155 KWO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,051 mi
Last recorded161,051 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 KWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 161,051 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,183 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 141,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,680 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 122,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,609 miles

ADVISE, centre silencer & rear back box outer casings corroding & deteriorating.

ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, steering rack damp.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,176 miles

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, centre exhaust silencer outter casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing to limit.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre punctured,also perishing.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, rear exhauest silencer outter casing deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 110,107 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, centre exhaust silencer outter casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside front tyre wearing to limit.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre punctured,also perishing.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, rear exhauest silencer outter casing deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 104,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 98,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,515 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 85,459 miles

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

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

advise osrear tyre close to limits

Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,148 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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V155 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V155 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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V155 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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