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V388 KBF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,909 mi
Last recorded210,909 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 KBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 210,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2018 210,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of sill/undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 203,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 203,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 193,458 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 193,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 180,060 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s front lower fog lamp smashed

Fail 10 Feb 2015 180,059 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emmisions will have to be tested on return of retest due to blowing exhaust

Oil leak

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

n/s front lower fog lamp smashed

Pass 4 Feb 2014 170,974 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings have noise

exhaust centre corroded

n/s/f foglight lense broken

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 163,185 miles

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes split/worn

Fail 9 Feb 2013 163,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes split/worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 150,610 miles

coolant ion expansion bottle is overfilled

nearside front dip beam image starting to become less definitive

oil leak from engine area

rear silencer joint area has slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Feb 2011 133,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 133,625 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 122,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 122,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 113,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 113,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 102,856 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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V388 KBF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V388 KBF, 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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V388 KBF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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