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W168 KSL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 KSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,027 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 85,884 miles

Emissions not tested REAR EXHAUST BOX MISSING (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,063 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 78,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,534 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,534 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,307 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 1 Sep 2010 65,307 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,065 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,616 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,616 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 42,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 42,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2004 36,950 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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W168 KSL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W168 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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W168 KSL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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