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P555 MJT

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,935 mi
Last recorded133,935 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 MJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 133,935 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 133,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

front fog light damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2013 127,194 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r inner sil corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2013 127,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r inner sil corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,917 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 101,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,881 miles

Engine breather pipe collapsed.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine breather pipe collapsed.

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,695 miles

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

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

front and rear wipers worn

nearside track rod end gaitor split

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,984 miles

front & rear wipers worn

Fail 12 Jan 2007 60,984 miles

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

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

front & rear wipers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,934 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P555 MJT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P555 MJT, 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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P555 MJT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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