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V449 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,054 mi
Last recorded154,054 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 154,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Various areas of under body corosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 147,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 136,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,025 miles

Front Inner tie rods slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front disc brakes have slight lip on

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,836 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front disc brakes have slight lip on

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,762 miles

both front headlight lenses detiorated .. replacement is advised to improve brightness

Fail 22 Jun 2010 89,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both front headlight lenses detiorated .. replacement is advised to improve brightness

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,643 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 70,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,377 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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V449 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V449 KFL, 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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V449 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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