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V284 KRX

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,505 mi
Last recorded149,505 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 KRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 149,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 147,820 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 147,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 146,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 146,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 138,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 126,845 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 126,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,046 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 114,046 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 101,836 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 77,650 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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V284 KRX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V284 KRX, 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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V284 KRX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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