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V224 KSA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 KSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 85,578 miles

Fuel Tank Secured using poor quality fixing bolts

Fail 20 May 2008 85,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel Tank secured using poor quality fixing bolts

Pass 30 Jan 2007 78,482 miles

no rear seat belts

no rear seats

Fail 25 Jan 2007 78,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear seat belts have been removed

rear seats have been removed

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,446 miles

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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V224 KSA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V224 KSA, 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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What year was V224 KSA registered?

V224 KSA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V224 KSA safe to buy?

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