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V163 KOX

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 KOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2017 121,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,000 miles

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

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 108,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 108,720 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,917 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,867 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 79,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

c entre rear seat belt bukle n/w

hole exhaust tail pipe

lip front discs

Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,984 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

centre rear seat belt buckel not locking in belt

front pads low

lip front discs

Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,072 miles

brake fluid low

front discs lipped

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre perished & 3mm

Fail 2 Feb 2008 66,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid low

front discs lipped

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre perished & 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2007 58,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 50,293 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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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V163 KOX is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V163 KOX, 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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V163 KOX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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