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V489 KAF

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 KAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,777 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 61,777 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive auto trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,108 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,154 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 22,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,968 miles

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 20 Aug 2010 17,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,304 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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V489 KAF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V489 KAF, 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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V489 KAF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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