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V304 KFH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,038 mi
Last recorded102,038 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 KFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,038 miles

front exhaust rubber split

general corrosion on under side

Fail 1 Nov 2017 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine misfire

front exhaust rubber split

general corrosion on under side

vacuum pipe collapsed on intake manifold

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,049 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs poor condition/corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

oil/water leaks on engine

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,016 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FEUL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING HEAVELY

THEARMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FEUL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING HEAVELY

THEARMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,870 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW/EXTENSIVE LEAKS.R EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT POOR CONDITION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.BRAKES-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-DRUMS WARPED?

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL LOW/EXTENSIVE LEAKS.R EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT POOR CONDITION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.BRAKES-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-DRUMS WARPED?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,942 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.N/S/F TYRE WAS FLAT.NOISE R WHEELS?

Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.N/S/F TYRE WAS FLAT.NOISE R WHEELS?

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,939 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.EXHAUST LEAKS.CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 92,939 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL MIN.EXHAUST LEAKS.CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,005 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 88,232 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 88,232 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 77,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,063 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 73,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Washers poor. †

Pass 26 Aug 2005 61,433 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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V304 KFH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V304 KFH, 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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V304 KFH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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