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W131 KFA

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

215,190 mi
Last recorded215,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 KFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 215,190 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated internally.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight coolant leak from radiator.

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 208,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 208,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 195,088 miles

Battery appears to be weak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear springs corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 195,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery appears to be weak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 177,182 miles

All rear tie bar bushes perished slight wear.

Both rear trailing arm bushes wear and perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion both rear inner sills.

Fail 1 May 2013 177,182 miles

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

All rear tie bar bushes perished slight wear.

Both rear trailing arm bushes wear and perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion both rear inner sills.

Fail 3 May 2012 149,381 miles

O/S/F seat belt starting to fray

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 149,381 miles

O/S/F seat belt starting to fray

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,703 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,780 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge & has small cuts in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 105,780 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge & has small cuts in tread

Pass 6 May 2009 96,897 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tyre

Slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 87,428 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,772 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 58,318 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 58,318 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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W131 KFA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W131 KFA, 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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W131 KFA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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