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V362 KTG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,500 mi
Last recorded143,500 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,500 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front slight exhaust leak

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Rear number plate lights dim

Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 130,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 129,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,092 miles

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 120,092 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 107,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

gear box is leaking oil

nearside rear of the vehicle has damage but no sharp edges

radiator carrier corroded

steering rack is contaminated with engine oil

Fail 18 Oct 2013 107,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

gear box is leaking oil

nearside rear of the vehicle has damage but no sharp edges

radiator carrier corroded

steering rack is contaminated with engine oil

Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,802 miles

n/s wiper blade poor condition

some play / wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,555 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 84,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,929 miles

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

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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V362 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V362 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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V362 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V362 KTG safe to buy?

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