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V392 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,924 mi
Last recorded134,924 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,834 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 132,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,367 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both head lamps poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2018 130,367 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both head lamps poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,897 miles

Oil leak engine ()

all front to rear main brake pipes corroding and poor condition

both head lamp lenses poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2017 128,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

all front to rear main brake pipes corroding and poor condition

both head lamp lenses poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,238 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 126,144 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel line (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 126,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,399 miles

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,399 miles

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,512 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 28 Oct 2014 120,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 30 Oct 2013 117,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,532 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 114,446 miles

battery insecure under bonnet

Fail 24 Oct 2012 114,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure under bonnet

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,632 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 105,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,295 miles

corrsion to all fuel/brake pipes - close to limits in places

Fail 10 Jul 2010 94,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion to all fuel/brake, Borderline in places

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,090 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,628 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 53,767 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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V392 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V392 KFL, 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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V392 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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