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A25 EAL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,958 mi
Last recorded70,958 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 EAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,782 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 69,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,188 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,188 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,712 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air-con pump leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,911 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air-con pump leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,454 miles

air-con pump leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,454 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air-con pump leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,383 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

aircon gas leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,942 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,792 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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A25 EAL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A25 EAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 EAL registered?

A25 EAL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is A25 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 EAL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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