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V853 KTU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,541 mi
Last recorded73,541 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 73,541 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 73,541 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,591 miles

Rear brake pads approx 65% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,773 miles

possible slight noise on offside front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,177 miles

front tyres only just in limit

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,459 miles

centre silencer just starting to blow

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,824 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,329 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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V853 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V853 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 V853 KTU registered?

V853 KTU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V853 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 KTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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