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W182 KDX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 KDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 97,563 miles

Emissions not tested No oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi-pipe detached (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Both sill panels are covered preventing the check of testable items

Exhaust heat shield detached and knocking on the exhaust system

Handbrake system in need of repair/adjustment

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Radiator support very corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 95,045 miles

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Drive shaft support bearing worn and noisy

Front exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

The n/s/f brake is tight

Fail 11 May 2016 95,045 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Drive shaft support bearing worn and noisy

Front exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

The n/s/f brake is tight

Pass 14 May 2015 93,961 miles

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

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

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

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

interoir mirror missing

nsf osf brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 93,961 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

interoir mirror missing

nsf osf brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 91,903 miles

the drive shaft support bearing is quite worn

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 91,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

the drive shaft support bearing is quite worn

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,099 miles

all brake pipes corroded in places

the o/s drive shaft bearing is starting to wear

Pass 2 May 2012 88,050 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)

nsf and osf brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nsf and osf brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,484 miles

the drive shaft bearing is worn

the exhaust is very deteriorated

the o/s/r brake is tight

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,235 miles

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the o/s/r brake is starting to bind

Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,232 miles

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

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the o/s/r brake is starting to bind

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,286 miles

the exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,086 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 79,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,662 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

interior mirror missing

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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W182 KDX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W182 KDX, 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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W182 KDX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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