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W187 KFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,143 mi
Last recorded157,143 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 KFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,143 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 157,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 146,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 146,001 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 138,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,329 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 135,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 132,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,960 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,125 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 126,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 121,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 121,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both headlamp units deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2008 107,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2007 93,526 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 1.80mm Min legal limit 1.60mm

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 81,323 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 81,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W187 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W187 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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W187 KFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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