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V743 KAF

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,710 mi
Last recorded34,710 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 KAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 34,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

automatic gear box oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

automatic gear box oil leak from oil cooler

both wiper blades split

center and rear exhaust system corroded

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 10 May 2012 34,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

automatic gear box oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

automatic gear box oil leak from oil cooler

both wiper blades split

center and rear exhaust system corroded

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 12 May 2011 33,178 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 33,178 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

exhaust system rusty

front suspension components rusty

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 31,753 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,198 miles

all four brake flexy hose ferrule corroded

both front brake pipes staring to corrod

both front hub and brake assemby corroded

both front wiper blades poor

both rear suspension/brakes and sub frame assembly corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank strapes corroded

oil leak from auto gear box pipes

Pass 14 May 2008 28,731 miles

all suspension / hub and braking system corroded front and rear all suspesion bushes perishing and coming unbonded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

suspension,subframe,fuel tank strap etc on underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,228 miles

vehicle getting corroded on underside of vehicle ie subframe,exhaust,suspension etc

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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V743 KAF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V743 KAF, 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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V743 KAF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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