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V968 KTG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,168 mi
Last recorded104,168 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,168 miles

child seat fitted

near side mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2018 104,075 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inner arch sill end (inner sill) (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,391 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,455 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 94,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,408 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,408 miles

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,560 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 82,560 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre stop light not working

corrosion fuel filler pipes

corrosion offside rear coil spring

sills are covered

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre stop ligh not working

coolant leak

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipes

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre stop ligh not working

coolant leak

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipes

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,053 miles

both front wiper blades split

brake fluid low

center brake light not working

nearside front side light dull

offside number plate light dull

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,075 miles

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

heavy corrosion exhaust system

n/s rear number plate light starting to dull

slight play n/s front anti roll bar drop link arm

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,565 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet safety catch not working

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

n/s rear number plate light starting to dull

Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear number plate lights starting to dull

front head lights starting to dull

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,982 miles

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

both rear number plate lights starting to dull

front head lights starting to dull

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,790 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 47,790 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V968 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V968 KTG, 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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V968 KTG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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