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V65 KOV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,037 mi
Last recorded170,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 KOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 170,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 8 Jul 2011 170,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 6 Jul 2010 158,530 miles

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

n/s front outer cv boot covered in greese no visable split or hole

power steering fluid level low

Fail 6 Jul 2010 158,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front outer cv boot covered in greese no visable split or hole

power steering fluid level low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 153,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 153,554 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 146,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 134,047 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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V65 KOV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V65 KOV, 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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V65 KOV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V65 KOV safe to buy?

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