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V922 KCV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,122 mi
Last recorded229,122 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV922 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 229,122 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm & puncture repaired

Offside Front fog lamp damaged & not working

Offside Front seat belt lightly frayed

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear shock absorber top mounts rusty

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

fuel filler pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2017 229,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank straps rusty

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm & puncture repaired

Offside Front fog lamp damaged & not working

Offside Front seat belt lightly frayed

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear shock absorber top mounts rusty

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 223,467 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front seat belt lightly frayed

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front & rear brake pipes rusty

fuel tank filler pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

rear brake pads low

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight play in n/s/f & n/s/r stabiliser links

some centre brake light led's not working

steering rack oily

Fail 6 Apr 2016 223,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front seat belt lightly frayed

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front & rear brake pipes rusty

fuel tank filler pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

rear brake pads low

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight play in n/s/f & n/s/r stabiliser links

some centre brake light led's not working

steering rack oily

Pass 1 Apr 2015 214,930 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r hand brake not on stop

rust blisters rear shock mounts

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 204,712 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear beke discs scruffy

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 187,635 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

head lights deteriorated

n/s hand brake not on stop

Fail 28 Mar 2013 187,394 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust rusty

head lights deteriorated

n/s hand brake not on stop

Pass 12 Apr 2012 171,995 miles

exhaust joints rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear tyres aged n/s/r 3mm

Fail 11 Apr 2012 171,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust joints rusty

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear tyres aged n/s/r 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 164,707 miles

exhaust joints rusty

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear tyres aged

slight play in steering rack

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2010 150,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

all under panels in place

brake hoses aged

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

pas pump damp

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2010 150,029 miles

Oil leak

all under panels in place

brake hoses aged

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

pas pump damp

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2009 138,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 138,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 106,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2006 92,615 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn but still ok for use

Fail 25 Jan 2006 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn but still ok for use

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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V922 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V922 KCV, 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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V922 KCV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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