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W142 KDB

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 KDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,138 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear windows tinted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear windows tinted

Fail 4 Dec 2012 118,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,876 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 112,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,485 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,940 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r foot brake needs attention

Fail 30 Oct 2010 103,843 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r foot brake needs attention

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,195 miles

dash clock lights not working

front brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Nov 2009 87,195 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dash clock lights not working

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy tint to back and rear side windows

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,447 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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W142 KDB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W142 KDB, 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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W142 KDB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W142 KDB safe to buy?

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