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V96 KWO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,670 mi
Last recorded109,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 KWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,668 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 May 2013 102,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 102,416 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 100,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2012 100,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2011 94,385 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Centre brake light is not working.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front brake pads are very low.

Fuel filler pipes are corroding.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & beam image is losing clarity & intensity & are only just acceptable.

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Slight play in front anti roll bar links.

Fail 5 May 2011 94,385 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Centre brake light is not working.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front brake pads are very low.

Fuel filler pipes are corroding.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & beam image is losing clarity & intensity & are only just acceptable.

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Slight play in front anti roll bar links.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,908 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,712 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,169 miles

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

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box outer skin lightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2007 59,169 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box outer skin lightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2006 50,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,338 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V96 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KWO, 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 KWO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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