MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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
small split in brake pedal rubber
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edge devoid of tread
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slightly damp os rear brake back plate
front and rear number plates fading
rear exhaust box corroding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust rusty
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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