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V71 KNY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 108,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,044 miles

Coolant level low

Offside front mirror slightly insecure

Slight corrosion in both rear strut mount areas

slight corrosion rear trailing arm mount areas both sides

Fail 9 Apr 2015 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant level low

Offside front mirror slightly insecure

Slight corrosion in both rear strut mount areas

slight corrosion rear trailing arm mount areas both sides

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,539 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 1 May 2012 90,111 miles

coolant low

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 May 2012 90,111 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,483 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil/fluid leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil/fluid leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 72,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,066 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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V71 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V71 KNY, 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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V71 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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