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V427 KBA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,202 mi
Last recorded121,202 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 KBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 121,202 miles

O/S/F tyre edge worn

Fail 5 Mar 2014

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F tyre edge worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,806 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 123,806 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 119,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 114,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 114,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 108,947 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 108,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 101,779 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 101,779 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,650 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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V427 KBA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V427 KBA, 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 V427 KBA registered?

V427 KBA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V427 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V427 KBA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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