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V414 KTG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,157 mi
Last recorded141,157 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV414 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn away on inner edge

water leak on engine

Fail 16 Sep 2016 141,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn away on inner edge

water leak on engine

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,567 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2015 136,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,343 miles

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

screw in o/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2014 132,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 127,694 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,416 miles

both headlamps cloudy

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2011 117,734 miles

Both headlamp beam pattern's very dim.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,996 miles

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,426 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHTLY NOISEY FRONT WHEELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON MANY MECH.COMPONETS

Pass 25 Nov 2008 110,426 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH.COMPONENTS

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM AII WHEELBEARINGS

Fail 20 Nov 2008 110,419 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH.COMPONENTS

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM AII WHEELBEARINGS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,438 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

windscreen marked by offside wiper blade

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,602 miles

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

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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V414 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V414 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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V414 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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