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V985 KKO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 KKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 131,703 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,732 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,879 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,871 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,199 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 100,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,194 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 73,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,760 miles

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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V985 KKO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V985 KKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V985 KKO registered?

V985 KKO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V985 KKO safe to buy?

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