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V159 KCV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,568 mi
Last recorded137,568 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 137,568 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch is badly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,513 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 133,455 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,842 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 117,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,792 miles

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 103,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 96,339 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,339 miles

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

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,345 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,823 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 63,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 54,723 miles

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

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

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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V159 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V159 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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V159 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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