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V244 KHR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 KHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 163,754 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped metal brake pipe under damaged exhaust heat shield insecure (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested failed on Co2,HC and Lambda (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating innoperative (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion suspension mounting point excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion suspension mounting point excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

all rear suspension components excessively corroded-springs-arms etc

brake pedal rubber worn

engine/gearbox oil leak

old metal brake pipes been left under car and insecure but sticking out

Pass 31 Dec 2015 161,307 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

slight play in offside rear drop link

Fail 31 Dec 2015 161,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,592 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2015 158,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2014 150,752 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

outer sills covered

play in n/s steering rack

play in n/s/f link pin

Fail 26 Feb 2014 150,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

outer sills covered

play in n/s steering rack

play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,616 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

outer sills covered

play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2012 142,587 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 142,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 132,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 125,704 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 125,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 125,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 118,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 101,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,831 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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V244 KHR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V244 KHR, 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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V244 KHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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