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V856 KYG

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 KYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,788 miles

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 131,788 miles

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 124,394 miles

rear tyres different size to the front

Fail 11 Sep 2015 124,393 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres different size to the front

Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 120,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 117,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,446 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 79,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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V856 KYG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V856 KYG, 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 V856 KYG registered?

V856 KYG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V856 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 KYG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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