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V78 KKG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,675 mi
Last recorded146,675 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 KKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 146,675 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle buckle (5.2.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe has 2 holes in it (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front wing mirror cracked

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 138,118 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 134,443 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,948 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 128,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 128,661 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 126,113 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,963 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 121,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 118,224 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 118,224 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 113,496 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 113,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 107,206 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 107,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,966 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 100,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 90,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 81,211 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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V78 KKG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V78 KKG, 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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V78 KKG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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