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P5 YKX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,653 mi
Last recorded158,653 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 YKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 158,653 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 158,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 148,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 148,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,451 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle. Sill covers fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2022 143,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underside of vehicle. Sill covers fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 139,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 139,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,014 miles

cracks in o/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,014 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

cracks in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,608 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 125,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,031 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 123,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,837 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2015 120,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,291 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 113,923 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in off side front drop link

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,480 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 100,048 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 100,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007
Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 83,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 78,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 78,298 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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P5 YKX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 P5 YKX, 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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P5 YKX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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