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V956 KNY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,175 miles

front exhaust flexy slight blow

handbrake travel

headlight lens deteriorated

nearside front inner brake pad low

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front shock is damp with oil

Fail 27 Nov 2017 99,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front exhaust flexy slight blow

handbrake travel

headlight lens deteriorated

nearside front inner brake pad low

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front shock is damp with oil

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,225 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust has slight leak of gasses

front brake pads getting low

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight movement

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars and has screw in tread

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust has slight leak of gasses

front brake pads getting low

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight movement

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars and has screw in tread

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

headlight images weak

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,094 miles

engine oil level on min

steering rack leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil level on min

steering rack leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

dampness around steering rack

nearside front anti roll bar linkrod slight play

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wear on edges

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil filter slightly corroded starting to weap oil

power steering fluid on minumum

rear exhaust box clamp loose slightly leaking gasses

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 828,582 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,027 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 78,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,382 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,817 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,159 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 42,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V956 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V956 KNY, 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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V956 KNY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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