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V346 KDG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,980 mi
Last recorded149,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 KDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 149,980 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 149,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 147,229 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 147,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 147,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 146,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 146,183 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 142,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 135,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 123,393 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 103,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 97,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 97,109 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 KDG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V346 KDG, 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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What year was V346 KDG registered?

V346 KDG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V346 KDG safe to buy?

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