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W166 KFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,784 mi
Last recorded159,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 159,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on pass/fail limit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 156,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear door badly corroded near bottom

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 154,102 miles

Headlight image poor, lenses worn

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2014 154,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlight image poor, lenses worn

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 151,046 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 151,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Headlamp beam images poor

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 146,078 miles

both front brake disc corroded and worn

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre looks under inflated

Fail 19 Apr 2012 146,078 miles

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

both front brake disc corroded and worn

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre looks under inflated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 139,555 miles

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

both front spot lights glass broken

cover from headlight on battery

middle and rear exhaust box'es very corroded and rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear noted on front disc

Fail 14 Apr 2011 139,555 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both front spot lights glass broken

cover from headlight on battery

middle and rear exhaust box'es very corroded and rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear noted on front disc

Fail 17 Apr 2010 129,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded and rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2010 129,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded and rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,861 miles

Both front fog lights cracked.

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 120,850 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front fog lights cracked.

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 114,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 114,200 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,935 miles

Screenwash topped up after test (Reason for Test failure). †Exhaust tail box rusty.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 84,397 miles

Front tyres low on tread. †Exhaust sytem rusty, expect to replace WITHIN 4 months. †PAS pump begining to leak. †Wipers replaced.

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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W166 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red 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 W166 KFC, 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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W166 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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