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V156 KCV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,541 mi
Last recorded111,541 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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 Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,643 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

fuel tank filler tubes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 94,341 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,208 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,208 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,293 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,293 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 47,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front no.plate peeling

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,562 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

centre rear seat belt stalk button has to be depressed to secure belt

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,253 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front no plate sterting to seperate

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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V156 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V156 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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V156 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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