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V495 KAF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,359 mi
Last recorded129,359 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 KAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center stop lamp not working

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,700 miles

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

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 105,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,462 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 100,462 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,560 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,160 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,760 miles

o/s/front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,062 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 59,941 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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V495 KAF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V495 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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What year was V495 KAF registered?

V495 KAF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V495 KAF safe to buy?

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