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V788 KWW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,075 mi
Last recorded137,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 KWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,075 miles

Both regisration plate lamps are dim in intensity.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Off side front seat belt webbing wrapped in clear tape, webbing appears to be in good condition.

Off side front tyre is beginning to wear on it's inner edge.

Off side front wheel bearing noisy, however not rough in operation.

Off side headlamp lens is heavily deteriorated, however beam image is just visible.

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

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

The near side doors are both damaged, however are not exposing any sharp edges.

The power steering rack has a dampness on it's housing.

The vehicle battery is loose.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 137,075 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both regisration plate lamps are dim in intensity.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Off side front seat belt webbing wrapped in clear tape, webbing appears to be in good condition.

Off side front tyre is beginning to wear on it's inner edge.

Off side front wheel bearing noisy, however not rough in operation.

Off side headlamp lens is heavily deteriorated, however beam image is just visible.

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

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

The near side doors are both damaged, however are not exposing any sharp edges.

The power steering rack has a dampness on it's housing.

The vehicle battery is loose.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 126,705 miles

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 121,734 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 117,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2008 110,962 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 110,962 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 98,703 miles

ADVISE BODY DAMAGE TO N/S OFF/SIDE DOORS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 86,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,432 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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V788 KWW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V788 KWW, 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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V788 KWW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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