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V294 KJW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,946 mi
Last recorded115,946 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 KJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 115,946 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge 195/60/15

Fail 3 May 2016 115,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge 195/60/15

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,383 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 110,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions not done due to exhaust blowing excessively

Pass 10 May 2014 104,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 104,400 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 95,913 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 30 Apr 2013 95,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 1 May 2012 89,753 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 89,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,552 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 82,552 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 75,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 75,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,183 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,916 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 50,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 50,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2006 40,552 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 40,552 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

some excessive travel in handbrake

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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V294 KJW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V294 KJW, 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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V294 KJW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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