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V361 KAG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,629 mi
Last recorded129,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 KAG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,629 miles

facing/ closing panles corroded, nsf wheel slight vibration on rotation

Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

facing/ closing panles corroded, nsf wheel slight vibration on rotation

Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,544 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,776 miles

advise on condition of both headlamp lens

Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,776 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise on condition of both headlamp lens

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,672 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 49,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V361 KAG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V361 KAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V361 KAG registered?

V361 KAG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V361 KAG safe to buy?

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