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V359 KTG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 128,480 miles

offside headlight lens dull

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 115,406 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,299 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,555 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 58,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,195 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded.

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,184 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 46,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

PAS rack damp

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,152 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f head light motor not working

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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V359 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V359 KTG, 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 V359 KTG registered?

V359 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V359 KTG safe to buy?

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