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V436 KWX

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,790 mi
Last recorded191,790 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 KWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 191,790 miles

Both headlamp lens's deteriorating/ poor condition.

Engine leaking oil substantialy

Front brake pads on nearside front look to be nearing limit.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe out of retaining clip.

Offside handbrake cable (outer cable) corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 191,788 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamp lens's deteriorating/ poor condition.

Engine leaking oil substantialy

Front brake pads on nearside front look to be nearing limit.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe out of retaining clip.

Offside handbrake cable (outer cable) corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 182,758 miles

Offside outer sill is damaged at the rear.

Rear brake pipes and offside front brake pipe are corroded in places.

Rear sub-frame is very corroded.

Rear suspension arms are very corroded in places.

Some play and slight knocking in steering rack.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 182,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill is damaged at the rear.

Rear brake pipes and offside front brake pipe are corroded in places.

Rear sub-frame is very corroded.

Rear suspension arms are very corroded in places.

Some play and slight knocking in steering rack.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 175,522 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear of bumper and wing.

Corrosion to offside front brake pipe to brake hose.

Offside front tyre is wearing / worn on inner tread band edges

Passengers sun visor cannot be stowed in the "off screen" position

Fail 29 Jan 2009 175,487 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Damage to offside outer sill and to rear bumper on nearside.

Minor exhaust leak at rear joint.

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

Offside rear trailing arm front mounting bush is starting to debond.

Passenger sun visor can not be stowed correctly due ot it being broken.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 166,093 miles

centre stop light all bulbs not functioning

Fail 4 Apr 2008 166,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

centre stop light all bulbs not functioning

Pass 12 Mar 2007 132,699 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 132,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,089 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 101,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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 KWX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V436 KWX, 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 KWX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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