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W162 KDB

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,024 mi
Last recorded108,024 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 KDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2015 108,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn away (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from split to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn away (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from split to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion forming underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes front to rear and nearside front slightly corroded

oil leak sump area

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,427 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,427 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers split but clear ok

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,055 miles

exhaust silencer bracket broken but supported

Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,055 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer bracket broken but supported

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,520 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,263 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/drop link dust cover split

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,416 miles

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

o/s/rear bearing noisy

Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,867 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,867 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,238 miles

For Information Only;- N/S/F tyre tread depth 4mm, O/S/F tyre tread depth 4.5, O/S/R tyre tread depth 6mm, N/S/R tyre tread 6mm, space saver spare <new>

For Information Only;- brake fluid level shows reduced boiling point -advise renewal

Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,964 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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W162 KDB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W162 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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W162 KDB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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