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V401 KTG

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,235 mi
Last recorded167,235 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 167,235 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes rusty and fuel neck

Fail 28 Jul 2016 167,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes rusty and fuel neck

Pass 13 Mar 2015 161,528 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 161,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,880 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 153,876 miles

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 146,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 137,840 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both headlight lenses scuffed.

fuel tank filler pipes rusty.

offside rear door will not open.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 129,099 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 129,079 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 118,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 107,968 miles

both number plates discoloured but unlikely to be misread.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 107,968 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates discoloured but unlikely to be misread.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,744 miles

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

brake pedal rubber partly worn.

offside number plate light slightly dim.

rear number plate light slightly discoloured.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 76,070 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,070 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,342 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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V401 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V401 KTG, 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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What year was V401 KTG registered?

V401 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V401 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 KTG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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