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V436 KFM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,595 mi
Last recorded159,595 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 KFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 159,595 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 159,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 153,175 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 153,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 134,457 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 134,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,790 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 127,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 119,373 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 119,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 108,889 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 108,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,700 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 95,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,182 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,182 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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V436 KFM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V436 KFM, 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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V436 KFM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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