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W183 KFC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,190 mi
Last recorded118,190 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease from ends/ clip

Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,890 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,412 miles

coolant leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,656 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,534 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 100,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,527 miles

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

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

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

exhaust knocking on chassis

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 96,527 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust knocking on chassis

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,165 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

power steering fluid close to minimum

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,245 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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W183 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W183 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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W183 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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