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V404 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,924 mi
Last recorded143,924 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 143,924 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all springs slightly corroded

both drop links has slight play

sill cover fitted

track rod ends has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,476 miles

head lamp images poor

off side rear inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 125,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

head lamp images poor

noise from near side rear hub when rotated

off side rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre cut

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,542 miles

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced N/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

N/s/f tyre cut

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,670 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 91,180 miles

Emissions not tested due to lumpy tick over / air leak. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,087 miles

*Both headlamp beam patterns weak*

*Both rear inner wheel arches corroded*

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy

N/s wiper torn

O/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

Rear silencer inlet pipe heavily corroded & weak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

*Both headlamp beam patterns weak*

*Both rear inner wheel arches corroded*

*Both rear wheel bearings noisy*

*Brake fluid on minimum*

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Hand brake travel

Headlamp lenses cloudy

N/s wiper torn

O/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

Rear silencer inlet pipe heavily corroded & weak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,583 miles

*Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak*

*Noise both rear wheel bearings*

*O/s/r tyre near legal limit and perished and splitting in tread*

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

General underside corrosion at rear (Inc. rear suspension, brake back plates and fuel tank straps)

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f seat belt damaged

O/s/r tyre low pressure

Oil mist p.a.s pump and rack

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

*Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak*

*Engine misfire*

*Noise both rear wheel bearings*

*O/s/r tyre near legal limit and perished and splitting in tread*

Fluctuation o/s/f brake

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

General underside corrosion at rear (Inc. rear suspension, brake back plates and fuel tank straps)

Imbalance front brakes

Inter pipe corroded and slight blow

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f seat belt damaged

O/s/r tyre low pressure

Oil mist p.a.s pump and rack

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

*O/s/f seat belt worn*

Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak

Both rear wheel bearings worn and noisy // slight play/wear o/s/r wheel bearing

Inter silencer holes and blowing // Imbalance rear brakes

Long hand brake travel

Oil mist p.a.s pump // Oil leak front of engine

Slight split o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter // Fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jun 2010 71,955 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,711 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,054 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2007 50,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 5 Jan 2006 42,769 miles

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

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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V404 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V404 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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V404 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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