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V878 KWX

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,732 mi
Last recorded169,732 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 KWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 169,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 169,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 140,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 90,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,951 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,346 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 81,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,804 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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V878 KWX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V878 KWX, 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 V878 KWX registered?

V878 KWX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V878 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 KWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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