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V160 KCV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,279 mi
Last recorded171,279 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 171,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Boot Window secure , slightly Play in top corners

Rear Sub frame covered in waxoly

Fail 7 Oct 2020 171,275 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked , Within 30cm of spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked , Within 30cm of spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition Boot window insecure (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame covered in waxoly

Pass 18 Oct 2019 169,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm ( short horizontal ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm ( short horizontal ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of main suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 169,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of main suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm ( short horizontal ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm ( short horizontal ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of main suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 167,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 159,365 miles

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Oct 2017 159,364 miles

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

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

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 27 Sep 2016 152,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb not working in center stop light (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 147,367 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 138,360 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 138,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 133,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 133,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 126,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 126,387 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 116,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,890 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 Sep 2009 93,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,647 miles

slightly damp os rear brake back plate

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,918 miles

front and rear number plates fading

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 60,905 miles

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

exhaust rusty

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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V160 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V160 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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V160 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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