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V228 KKG

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 KKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 163,956 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS

Fail 11 Nov 2013 163,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 19 Oct 2012 156,263 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Fail 19 Oct 2012 156,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Pass 31 Oct 2011 145,358 miles

headlight patterns poor

Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,119 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Fail 29 May 2010 127,855 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 114,625 miles

nearside rear wheel badly bent on inner lip

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2008 98,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 86,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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V228 KKG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V228 KKG, 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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V228 KKG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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