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V965 KAH

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 KAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 115,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main along floor clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main along floor clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 109,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and main along floor in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt retraction weak

some suspension components corroded but not seriosly weakened

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both main in clips along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main along floor in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,958 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust pipe front flexy deteriorated

some rear suspension components have skight corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust pipe front flexy deteriorated

some rear suspension components have skight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,985 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,983 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,953 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 86,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 82,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,591 miles

All four tyres becomming worn.

Slight oil leak apparent from power steering pump.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 72,844 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre becomming low on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2009 68,159 miles

Note:offside front fog lamp not working and lense cracked.

Slight oil leak around power steering pump area.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,911 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections becomming corroded.

Rear registration plate becomming delaminated.

Slight oil leak around power steering pump.

Fail 5 Jan 2008 63,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections becomming corroded.

Rear registration plate becomming delaminated.

Slight oil leak around power steering pump.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 59,208 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and centre section beginning to blow.

Slight oil leak around power steering pump.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 53,595 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing becomming noisy in operation.

slight water marks apparent around water pump area.

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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V965 KAH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V965 KAH, 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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V965 KAH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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