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V43 KOV

2000 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 KOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 133,749 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Aug 2012 124,616 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 113,537 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 113,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 102,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes brakes disks pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,338 miles

brake pipes brakes disks pads low

Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,061 miles

4 tyers low

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,061 miles

4 tyers low

Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,201 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,535 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,970 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,970 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 59,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V43 KOV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V43 KOV, 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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V43 KOV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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