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V861 KGT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,818 mi
Last recorded163,818 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 KGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 163,818 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 151,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

knocking noise from steering system no fault found

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 151,445 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

knocking noise from steering system no fault found

offside rear tyre tread out of shape

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2011 137,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 137,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 126,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 113,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs corroded,handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,028 miles

checked nearside rear and offside rear seat belts to the best of my ability. child seats fitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,826 miles

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

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

checked nearside rear and offside rear seat belts to the best of my ability. child seats fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 88,231 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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V861 KGT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V861 KGT, 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 V861 KGT registered?

V861 KGT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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