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V845 KTU

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,704 mi
Last recorded135,704 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,542 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

offside front outer wing corroded and holed

offside headlight lense deteriorated

rear radius arm bushes splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,802 miles

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside parking brake low on effort

Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 113,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stork (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,141 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 110,141 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 106,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 102,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,480 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 97,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 86,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,566 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,051 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,226 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,905 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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V845 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V845 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.

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What year was V845 KTU registered?

V845 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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