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V346 KCV

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,590 mi
Last recorded138,590 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 138,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6514 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slight damage and split (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car ride hight vey low

oil leak on engine

some damage to front subframe

Pass 29 Oct 2015 133,600 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

corrosion in several areas of underbody,suspension and sub frames

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2015 133,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount insecure,rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

corrosion in several areas of underbody,suspension and sub frames

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 125,632 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 125,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 118,901 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 118,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,629 miles

Oil leak

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

front sub frame damaged

headlamp image just passable

Fail 29 Oct 2012 111,508 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

front sub frame damaged

headlamp image just passable

Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,900 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyre waering in side edge

front discs slightly worn inside

o/s/f bumper slightly damaged

rear roll bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 97,900 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyre waering in side edge

front discs slightly worn inside

o/s/f bumper slightly damaged

rear roll bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,909 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 82,677 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 ltr engine oil top up up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded slightly

rear registration plate delaminated slightly

various body damage

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,625 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2008 58,636 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 58,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,855 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 55,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 52,972 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

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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V346 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V346 KCV, 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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V346 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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