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V579 KHR

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,157 mi
Last recorded123,157 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 KHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 123,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,537 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2015 11,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,641 miles

Both number plates deteriorated but legible.

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking.

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear.

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking.

Imbalance on front brakes (within limits).

N/s park brake slightly down on performance.

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished but still serviceable.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 112,641 miles

Both number plates deteriorated but legible.

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking.

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking.

Imbalance on front brakes (within limits).

N/s park brake slightly down on performance.

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished but still serviceable.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,849 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible.

Spare tyre not inflated.

Vehicle emissions unstable but eventually passed.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 106,739 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible.

Spare tyre not inflated.

Vehicle emissions unstable but eventually passed.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 99,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 93,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2011 93,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2010 88,953 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 88,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 83,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 79,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 72,857 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,857 miles

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)

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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V579 KHR 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 52.6%.

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 V579 KHR, 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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V579 KHR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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