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W174 KFC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 144,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 144,225 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 139,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 134,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 134,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 129,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 122,739 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 116,208 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 14 May 2014 108,536 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 14 May 2014 108,536 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 May 2013 101,336 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 5 May 2012 93,719 miles

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

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

Slight wear to inside edges of front tyres

Fail 14 May 2011 85,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 85,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 76,816 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on ineer edges 1.6-2.0mm

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2010 76,816 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn on ineer edges 1.6-2.0mm

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2009 66,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 59,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 45,082 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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W174 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W174 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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W174 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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