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V887 KMS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,178 mi
Last recorded101,178 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 KMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 101,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,814 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,130 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 85,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

may need tracking check

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,538 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 83,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both head light lenses faded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,622 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,650 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,650 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,338 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,484 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 58,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 58,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V887 KMS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V887 KMS, 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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V887 KMS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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