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W147 KSL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 KSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,282 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,033 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 111,023 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 100,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 83,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,748 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 68,748 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 53,546 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 53,546 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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W147 KSL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W147 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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W147 KSL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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