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V678 KFL

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,026 mi
Last recorded144,026 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 144,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

general under body corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,063 miles

all brake pipes are heavily greased

general underbody corrosion

head lights misting

o/s front wing is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,210 miles

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

water leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,092 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

rear suspension started to corrode

sill covers fitted

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

rear suspension started to corrode

sill covers fitted

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes cover in grease

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,223 miles

Brake pipes greased up

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,805 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes are greased

ehaust has been damaged

o/s/f tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,805 miles

all brake pipes are greased

ehaust has been damaged

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,291 miles

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

baffles in centre and rear exhaust boxes noisey o/k at test

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,293 miles

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

front and rear number plates deterioating

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,810 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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V678 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V678 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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V678 KFL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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