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V628 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear slightly long travel on park brake lever

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,649 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,393 miles

Front head lamps slightly out of focus

Nearside Front warn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,421 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight damp on steering rack (2.3.3b)

both head lamps slightly out of focus

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight damp on steering rack (2.3.3b)

both head lamps slightly out of focus

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,265 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,265 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,925 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,298 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,536 miles

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

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,884 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 63,098 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,073 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 53,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,674 miles

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

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

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside cv gaiter slightly damp with grease??

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to discolour

sill covers fitted

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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V628 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V628 KFL, 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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V628 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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