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V618 KCE

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 KCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,309 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,491 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 113,373 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked between treads

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,338 miles

Front exhaust has slight leak an front support bracket rusty

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

O/S F, tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 107,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust has slight leak an front support bracket rusty

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

O/S F, tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,273 miles

both head lights dicoloured

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

can not see sills to test as plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,273 miles

both head lights dicoloured

can not see sills to test as plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,468 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,023 miles

Drivers door mirror held in with tape

O/S and N/S Wheel Bearings have very slight play in them

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door mirror glass loose

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,708 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,816 miles

front tyres wearing on inner wedge

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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V618 KCE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V618 KCE, 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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V618 KCE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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