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V824 KBV

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV824 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 146,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Fail 16 May 2013 146,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,432 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded at bulkhead.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 140,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2012 140,430 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

airbag warning light on

n/s headlight showing poor beam

Pass 5 Nov 2010 131,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 131,856 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

could not check o/s front wheel bearing because of brake bind

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,407 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded around inside outer edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 102,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,270 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 84,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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V824 KBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V824 KBV, 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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V824 KBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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