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V376 KKO

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 KKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 128,662 miles

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

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

horn poor

Pass 14 Aug 2012 122,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 122,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,501 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 115,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Head lamp covers worn, Plastic covers over outer sills, Tracking check, Heat shields under side worn, Chips in front screen, Suspect both front top coil springs worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,422 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 86,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,246 miles

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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V376 KKO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V376 KKO, 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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V376 KKO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V376 KKO safe to buy?

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