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V96 KGX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,236 mi
Last recorded132,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 KGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 132,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 118,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,411 miles

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

rear number plate deterioratingh - oil leak - corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Fail 3 Jun 2016 108,411 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate deterioratingh - oil leak - corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Pass 19 May 2015 103,461 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front washer part blocked

Fail 19 May 2015 103,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front washer part blocked

Pass 22 May 2014 96,819 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

cracking to nearside rear tyre

power steering rack damp

Fail 22 May 2014 96,819 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

cracking to nearside rear tyre

power steering rack damp

Fail 22 May 2013 91,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering rack damp

Pass 22 May 2013 91,733 miles

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 24 May 2012 86,257 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear wiper inoperative

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 86,257 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

rear wiper inoperative

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 79,147 miles

Advise.cracked windscreen.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 78,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Advise.cracked windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,076 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,025 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise,oil leak,exhaust deteriating,front brake discs corroded,rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,438 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,011 miles

exhaust orrodid, not blowing †rear suspension bushes worn †front and rear discs worn very low

Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust orrodid, not blowing †rear suspension bushes worn †front and rear discs worn very low

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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V96 KGX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V96 KGX, 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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V96 KGX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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