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V549 KTU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,818 mi
Last recorded147,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 147,818 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 147,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 140,586 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 140,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 130,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 112,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 84,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 73,353 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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V549 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V549 KTU, 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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V549 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V549 KTU safe to buy?

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