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V381 KAG

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 KAG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 95,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,130 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,875 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,362 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 81,056 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,055 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 78,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,547 miles

handbrake long travel

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres feathering

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,211 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 73,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 59,992 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,245 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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V381 KAG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V381 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.

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V381 KAG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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