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V235 KKG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 KKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,523 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

slight damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,206 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 128,205 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 125,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 124,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 119,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 118,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 115,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine has slight misfire

Fail 17 May 2010 115,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine has slight misfire

Pass 15 May 2009 112,362 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2009 112,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 108,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 104,564 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 104,564 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 100,116 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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V235 KKG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V235 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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V235 KKG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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