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V551 KAS

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

130,854 mi
Last recorded130,854 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 KAS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 130,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 120,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,086 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 99,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,800 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 89,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and rear wiper rubbers split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,563 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,711 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,965 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 52,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 52,955 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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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V551 KAS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 V551 KAS, 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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V551 KAS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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