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V994 KBF

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,606 mi
Last recorded42,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 KBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2021 42,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension spring arms corroded

car undersealed

front exhaust flexi starting to brake up

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repairs to o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes under sealed hard to check condition of pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,643 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,728 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,746 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe to o/s/rear flexi hose slightly pitted/corrodded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,123 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,635 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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V994 KBF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V994 KBF, 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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V994 KBF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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