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W141 KAU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 129,575 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Aug 2017 129,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,985 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2015 117,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,312 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,363 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 80,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 67,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W141 KAU 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 75%.

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 W141 KAU, 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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W141 KAU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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