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V626 KTU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,608 mi
Last recorded75,608 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 75,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area/ side wall

Pass 7 May 2014 75,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area/ side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,321 miles

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

nearside door mirror broken and slighly loose but secure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,321 miles

nearside door mirror broken and slighly loose but secure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,943 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S door mirror damaged

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Transmission fluid leak at the radiator

Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,940 miles

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

Both rear springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S door mirror damaged

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Transmission fluid leak at the radiator

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper torn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper torn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall showing slight damage

Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall showing slight damage

Fail 10 Feb 2010 51,988 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

osf tyre wearing inner shoulder

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,541 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight seepage of oil at cooler pipes on the n/s of radiator

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 30,550 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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V626 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V626 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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What year was V626 KTU registered?

V626 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V626 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 KTU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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