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V403 KSF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,425 mi
Last recorded139,425 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 KSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 139,424 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 127,894 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,272 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 92,214 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2012 82,652 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 82,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 71,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,352 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,705 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,614 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 27,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,497 miles

exhaust system worn & corroded advise replacment.

front brake discs worn and slightly corroded advise replacement.

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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V403 KSF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V403 KSF, 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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V403 KSF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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