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V542 KRX

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 KRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 95,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside driveshaft support bearing worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,001 miles

n/s rear wheel arch deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s drive shaft central bearing rough when rotated

o/s headlight discolouled

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s headlight discolouring

Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s headlight discolouring

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,916 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside headlamp discolouring

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to perform brake test due to leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside headlamp discolouring

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to perform brake test due to leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,119 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s mirror cracked

o/s headlamp discolouring

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,019 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,117 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 79,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,685 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres low and front tyes worn on inside edges

n/s door mirror

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,323 miles

all 4 tyres low and front tyes worn on inside edges

n/s door mirror

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,541 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,330 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s drive shaft inner bearing rough when rotated

power steering oil low

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,603 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s drive shaft inner bearing rough when rotated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s drive shaft inner bearing rough when rotated

Fail 13 Feb 2007 52,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,883 miles

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

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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V542 KRX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V542 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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V542 KRX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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