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V272 KFM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,973 mi
Last recorded160,973 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 KFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 160,973 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump pourous/leaking

exhaust front to back corroded

front brake pads worn

front spotlamp inop

handbrake cables corroded

n/sa/r tyre misshaped

rear subframe corroded/rear suspension corroded

service/engine maintenance

top strut turrets corroded

tracking out

Pass 17 Jul 2013 153,920 miles

Engine has a miss fire

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump porus

Fail 12 Jul 2013 153,905 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant level low

Engine has a miss fire

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump porus

Pass 30 Jun 2012 150,468 miles

fuel filler neck to fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes all corroded around flexi hose area's

nearside and offside front headlight lens's are deteriorated but not severely reducing light output but started to fade images but can be visably made out

nearside and offside outer sill skirt covers fitted,can not check for corrosion

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter has a small cut

Fail 23 Jun 2012 150,417 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel filler neck to fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes all corroded around flexi hose area's

nearside and offside front headlight lens's are deteriorated but not severely reducing light output but started to fade images but can be visably made out

nearside and offside outer sill skirt covers fitted,can not check for corrosion

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter has a small cut

Pass 16 Jul 2011 145,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hose corrosion

nearside and offside front headlight lens started to deteriorate

offside front sub frame has been welded and under sealed around wishbone mount area

Fail 15 Jul 2011 145,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hose corrosion

nearside and offside front headlight lens started to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2010 136,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 136,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front/discs/&/pads/worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,895 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 106,895 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,056 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 95,056 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,641 miles

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

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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V272 KFM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V272 KFM, 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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V272 KFM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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