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V901 KYG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

135,652 mi
Last recorded135,652 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 KYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi level (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 127,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,785 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 122,785 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 119,144 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 119,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,514 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to treadbars

Fail 24 Feb 2012 114,498 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 109,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,265 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 105,253 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 105,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,139 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 93,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,681 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,681 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,262 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 68,262 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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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V901 KYG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V901 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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V901 KYG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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