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V589 KNY

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 107,394 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,392 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal when held under pressure clicks and has brake fluid residue around the seal to the servo

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 97,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal when held under pressure clicks and has brake fluid residue around the seal to the servo

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,744 miles

Both headlights are scratched and faded giving a poor headlight aim image

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlights are scratched and faded giving a poor headlight aim image

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 78,328 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,503 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,967 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 66,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 61,702 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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V589 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V589 KNY, 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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V589 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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