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R3 EDP

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,497 mi
Last recorded135,497 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 135,496 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,179 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,117 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,207 miles

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Subframe distorted.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (4.2.3 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 120,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Subframe distorted.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides. (4.2.3 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,986 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 115,986 miles

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

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,585 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,970 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,486 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,450 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,077 miles

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,447 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear pads worn

side repeators faded

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,853 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,789 miles

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

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

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

damp around steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,221 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,494 miles

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 50,328 miles

centre exhaust box rusty and poor

n,s,f, tyre wearing on inner edge

o,s,r, tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight blow from rear exhaust box

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,984 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,961 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 39,961 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

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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R3 EDP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R3 EDP, 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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R3 EDP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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