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V531 KRX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,438 mi
Last recorded129,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 KRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 129,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,228 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Surface rust under-side of Chassis

Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,001 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,475 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,751 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine coolant is leaking

exhaust system is deteriorated and the baffles have dropped inside

front and rear registration plates are deteriorating

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,677 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2006 36,150 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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V531 KRX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V531 KRX, 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 V531 KRX registered?

V531 KRX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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