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V451 KKO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,451 mi
Last recorded176,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 KKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 176,451 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 176,431 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Behind manifold section supports rusted through. needs welding or replacing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge knackered/ worn away (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,155 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 151,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,905 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 87,905 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,032 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,521 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V451 KKO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V451 KKO, 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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V451 KKO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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