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V522 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 94,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,665 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 78,832 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,832 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,120 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some play n/s of rack - (just met requirements)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 72,120 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some play n/s of rack - (just met requirements)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear & flat spots

exhaust outer skin rusting on back box

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 80,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,645 miles

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

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

both registration plates marked

centre and rear boxes corroding

front pads very low

n/s/r seat belt slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2005 59,076 miles

rear number plate marked

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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V522 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V522 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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V522 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V522 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 KFL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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