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V399 KEB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 KEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,417 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 139,417 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 119,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,909 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure rubbers moving (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure rubbers moving (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside outer cv boot weeping grease and cracked

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust section badly corroded where pipe enters box

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,558 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,966 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front headlamp misting

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,386 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak near exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,128 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 39,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,453 miles

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

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

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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V399 KEB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V399 KEB, 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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V399 KEB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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