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W118 KSL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,374 mi
Last recorded151,374 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 KSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/F tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 145,306 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to metal brake pipes in area of fuel tank

Headlamp pattern dim but acceptable - meets MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, for MOT

Headlamps dim due to deterioration of inside of both lenses

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear pads worn to ABSOLUTE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, for MOT, at time of test. Offside worn slightly more than nearside.

Slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 13 Nov 2012 145,306 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to metal brake pipes in area of fuel tank

Headlamp pattern dim but acceptable - meets MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, for MOT

Headlamps dim due to deterioration of inside of both lenses

Rear pads worn to ABSOLUTE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY, for MOT, at time of test. Offside worn slightly more than nearside.

Slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 21 Nov 2011 138,091 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 138,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 131,050 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs show considerable wear

Pass 23 Dec 2009 119,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,552 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,323 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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W118 KSL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W118 KSL, 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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W118 KSL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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