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V831 KTU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 101,583 miles

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

underside of car rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,801 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

OS headlight beam image poor

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,978 miles

Damage to OSR bodywork

OS headlight beam image poor

Tyre sizes different front and rear

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,978 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlight beam image poor

Damage to OSR bodywork

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre sizes different front and rear

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn sound poor

Nearside headlamp aim slightly right and offside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 10 May 2006 44,232 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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V831 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V831 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V831 KTU?

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What year was V831 KTU registered?

V831 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V831 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V831 KTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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