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V516 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,365 mi
Last recorded182,365 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 182,365 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Fail 14 Mar 2018 182,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2017 170,170 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge bald

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge bald

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 170,170 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge bald

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge bald

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 170,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn inner edges (bald)

Both rear tyres worn outer edges & on wear indicators

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

Exhaust blowing slightly

Fuel tank support strap corroding

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 156,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 144,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside 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 Feb 2014 136,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 136,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 22 Feb 2013 125,149 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,149 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 112,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 100,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,831 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,831 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,347 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 43,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,454 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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V516 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V516 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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V516 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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